Preschool - 2nd Grade Activities : Page 29

With a little guidance from parents, youngsters can create a Christmas tree using their thumb as a stamp.

Kids can celebrate Veterans Day by making a mosaic American flag out of jelly beans in this kindergarten arts and crafts activity.

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

Not sure what to do with all of those leftover boxes from holiday gifts? Tap into your crafty side by creating an adorable snow person with your child. This activity is sure to bring smiles to those who pass your yard or come into your home all season lon

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by painting the green Irish countryside in this 2nd grade arts and crafts activity.

This handprint reindeer adds some whimsy to your Christmas decorations. Make a handprint reindeer with your child out of paper and pom poms.

These finger puppets are easy to make, and they're a great way to encourage story-telling and imaginative play.

Try your hand at writing jump rope rhymes by organizing your ideas first, then composing your creation like a poem.

This DIY menorah will make a beautiful addition to your Hanukkah celebrations. Make a DIY menorah with your child this winter.

Science fair project that determines whether cooling eggs helps them be peeled more easily. Compare the time it took to peel each egg.

Glass candy ornaments are easy to make and fun for kids. Make a batch of glass candy ornaments with your child this holiday season.

Your child will enjoy getting math practice as they use bugs in addition and subtraction problems.

Teach your child measurement skills and some Mardi Gras history as you make this delectably delicious traditional treat known as King Cake.

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

Use this fun spin-off of Bingo to help your child practice number recognition and listening skills!

Help your young learner discover why the insects that a spider eats stick to its web but the spider doesn't.

Counting with one-to-one correspondence is an important kindergarten math skill. This simple activity turns it into a play-anywhere game.

This fun, addition focused take on the classic card game War is a great way to help your child get a strong hold on addition.

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.

Play Rock Tic-Tac-Toe, the perfect outdoor game for all ages. Help your child develop thinking skills and get away from the TV!

Your kindergartener will make prints of his favorite fruits and vegetables and learn how to organize and assemble his very own book.

Mix fun with basic math in this fun homemade game of ring toss! Make rings out of paper plates and you're ready to play anytime, anywhere!

Did you know magnifying glasses are magic? This hands-on activity has kids using magnifying glasses to engage with the world around them and look close to examine what they find.

Help your child make a recycling poster for your household and teach them how to take care of the environment!

Teach your kindergartener or first grader about the art of correspondence by guiding them to create their own postcards out of favorite family photographs.

Using simple materials, children will create a movement card game that the whole family can play together.

Explore the color orange with your preschooler by creating an edible picture using orange foods.

Create a sun-shaped summer words chart in this DIY craft activity!

Say thanks this Thanksgiving by surprising a friend, a teacher or a grandparent with this paper plate turkey which doubles as a festive wall hanging.

Helping your child learn to read doesn't only have to mean using books from the library or from the store. You can make a book of your own - a nonsense book!