Preschool - 2nd Grade Activities : Page 26

It's important to be able to add and subtract quickly and accurately, and this activity is the perfect way to practice.

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

Celebrate Read Across America with a Dr. Seuss-themed craft: make a paper plate elephant ears costume modeled after Horton from Horton Hears a Who!

Your preschooler will have a great time painting on a foil background to create a stunning, shiny work of art!

Pumpkins sure look adorable when bundled up in hats and cozy scarves!

In this activity, your child will create a red envelope that can be filled with money to spread good will and ward off evil spirits in the New Year.

Is your princess missing a crown? Look no further: grab a few sparkly pipe cleaners and twist for a crown that's half jewelry, half sculpture, and 100% shine.

Take a beach ball, a marker, and a first grader. What do you get? An outdoor activity that works on reading comprehension, in the midst of a game of catch!

Make a roaring rocket ship toy out of a paper towel roll and some tissue paper.

Your child can create an interactive map of his neighborhood focusing on the different textures he finds!

Build this game, and give your kid some hands-on practice ordering numbers. Soon your first grade kid will be Master of the number line!

Kindergarteners are expected to master the alphabet. Get your child outside and exercising with this fun, move and shake alphabet game.

Gather your child's old artwork together into a bookmark, a perfect gift to retain these memories long after kindergarten is over.

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

Here's a science and nature activity to help your kindergartener get outdoors and learn about the structure of leaves.

This alphabet hunt is pure pirate-loving fun. And it gives kids practice in learning to recognize letters and sounds-- a key skill for reading readiness.

Celebrate African heritage by making an African flag banner. This fun, culturally-inspired art project is perfect for Black History Month.

Pine cone decorations are fun and festive for the Christmas season. Make pine cone decorations with your child to celebrate the beauty of winter.

With this "tightrope" game, your child will practice balancing skills and gain experience with the directions forward, backward, and sideways.

The alphabet is a big learning milestone for most kids. Help your child learn alphabetical order by making a food list in this fun Thanksgiving activity.

Can a horse lead itself to the carrot? Train your horse with carrots and boxes and test horse memory in this fun zoology science fair project.

Looking for interesting craft projects using pipe cleaners? This easy art project will encourage the sculptor in your child.

Make a story summary folder with your child to help develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

This spider hat activity challenges your child to learn about spiders and improve fine motor skills. Make a spider hat with your child on Halloween or any time.

This quick and simple preschool mirror activity will introduce your child to the science of reflection and light with a flashlight experiment and picture game.

Try this simple preschool arts and crafts activity: make a plaster of Paris sculpture in a plastic sandwich bag!

Help your daughter organize all of her barrettes with this fun and colorful activity!

Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.

Help your child create his own pinata in this fun and easy activity. Use paper mache and fingerpaint for a party pinata everyone will love.

This flower necklace will have your child practicing patterns, repetition and tracing. Plus, it's so colorful and cute that it makes the perfect gift.