Preschool - 2nd Grade Activities : Page 73

Ringing a quiet bell is also a great way to support focus and bring kids into the present moment so they can be aware of what they are experiencing inside.

Celebrate Earth Day, or any day, by recycling an old CD and make a colorful, decorative fish!

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

Create your own set of alphabet blocks: you can make just a few or all 26.

In this activity, your child will consider the meaning of "culture" and what comprises their family's culture. They will draw pictures of aspects of their family's culture, then choose an aspect of it to explore further.

Enjoy making these no bake cookies with the kids and teach them important lessons in early math skills.

Enjoy the beautiful outdoors and indulge in a colorful game of I Spy while you're at it! It's just as fun as classic I Spy but twice as educational.

In this activity, your child will learn the benefits of positive thinking. They will write positive statements about themselves and create a gratitude board.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will hear the story Zoo Zen: A Yoga Story for Kids, learn the benefits of yoga, and create their own yoga sequence to teach someone else.

Your preschooler will master this quick and easy apple pizza recipe in no time! Bread, butter, cheese, and apples make a healthy alternative to greasy pizza.

Can you fool your eyes and your brain with an optical illusion? The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate various kinds of optical illusions.

This version of the carnival game where you try to toss chips into a cup, to win a fabulous prize, gives kids a boost in early writing and reading.

This unique twist on bingo is a great outside game that gives kids spelling and color practice, and it's lots of fun, too!

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

Teach your child about the importance and meaning behind bowing in Asian cultures and help her expand her cultural horizons with this fun activity.

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

Turn your child's favorite fruits and vegetables into an edible necklace!

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

Here's how to use crayon scraps to make beautiful stained glass window hangings.

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

This engaging outdoor game is a blind obstacle course to help your Kindergarten aged child learn to follow directions.

Compare and order numbers and introduce mathematical inequalities in this fun math card game.

Make the 100th day celebration extra special by creating your own 100th Day of School Top Hat.

Does your kid have a stash of sweets left over from Halloween? Turn that pile of candy into a learning opportunity with this sorting and categorizing activity.

Reuse old cardboard boxes and popsicle sticks to create a miniature sled that is perfect for pretend play with dolls or action figures.

Take paper football to the next level by creating a "field" with objects from around the house. A great indoor and rainy-day activity.

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.