Preschool - 2nd Grade Activities : Page 11

Children will read a book, then retell the story with pictures they have painted on stones.

Want to help your child learn more about his community while boosting creativity? Set up a post office play station right in your very own home!

Reuse and recycle cardboard tubes to make spooky spiders, kooky caterpillars, wacky worms, and more.

Help your first grade reader become an expert in "sh," "ch," and "th" words with this fun, homemade game.

Looking for a way to channel your spring fever? Create a beautiful spring centerpiece with your child!

Take some of the spirit of musical chairs and incorporate it into an indoor obstacle course that will fine tune your child's motor skills!

Forget expensive store bought cards, this handmade card truly delivers--and it helps your preschooler with letter recognition.

On Father's Day, delight Dad--and stretch your early reader, too!--with this adorable ABC book of "Fun with Dad."

Have your child make a special mobile inspired by the weather outside. Learn about seasons, the environment, and art in 3D.

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

Need another reason to celebrate Thanksgiving? Now kids can create a sunny, textured sunflower card to remember the day!

This do-it-anywhere guessing game helps reinforce number concepts. And it's a blast to play.

This science project lets kids explore what happens when water and paper interact, and it produces homemade paper perfect for gift tags or stationery.

Here's a quick and easy recipe for homemade play dough that doesn't involve any cooking! This bright and colorful modeling clay makes a great instant toy!

What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

Encourage your kindergartener to investigate and chronicle the weather she observes during the coldest months of the year.

Tracing is a great technique for clearing your mind and relaxing. Help your child learn how to calm themselves down and clear their minds by tracing their hands.

Combine kids' love of scavenger hunts with consonant blends to create a fun game that's perfect for everything from birthday parties to rainy days at home.

Your preschooler will strengthen his fine motor skills by cutting, painting, and drawing as he creates a crafty caterpillar out of an egg carton.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Play this fun math numbers game with your kindergartener! Practice following instructions as you roll the dice and count.

How can you tell the difference between a spider and an insect? Your child will find out as he makes a tray of yummy creepy crawly snacks.

This 'handy' Thanksgiving wreath gets your child to focus on things he's grateful for all year. Create a Thanksgiving wreath with your child this November.

From wizards to fairy godmothers, a magic wand is an essential element to any magical tale. Help your child make one of her own with simple craft supplies.

This craft activity encourages kindergarteners to explore measuring. Get ready to measure the fun that your child will have creating his own ruler!

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

Create addition problems using critical thinking skills in this fun second grade math card game.

Let your child play with scissors! Put them to work, creating a book that will keep them busy, and help them practice their letters, too.