Preschool - 2nd Grade Activities : Page 74

Here's a motivational kit that lets your emerging reader know you're with him for the whole wild ride.

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

Create a beautiful piece of art to celebrate Hanukkah! Using easy to find materials, your child will create a one of a kind suncatcher great for decoration or even a gift to family and friends!

Using hard boiled eggs, leaves and tempera paint, your child can create a delicate garden print decoration on Easter eggs.

These Halloween drink ideas will get you ready to set up a spooky beverage bar. These kid-friendly Halloween drink ideas are perfect for a spooky party.

This shamrock magnet is the perfect project for St. Patrick's Day. It's simple to make and will fill your refrigerator with Irish spirit!

Your kindergartener can contribute these beaded napkin rings to your Thanksgiving table...and sneak in some good math patterning practice, too.

Here's a way to bring young children into the process of preparing healthy school lunches, and build up early literacy skills while they're at it!

Using paper plates, have the kids make these fun animal masks and your house will be transformed into a jungle.

Enjoy the sparkle of a fresh snowfall whether or not the weather outside is chilly enough for snow.

Use this snowman ornament to invite Frosty the Snowman into your house this holiday season. Make an adorable snowman ornament with your child this winter.

Let little unsteady fingers practice their coordination with this preschool painting activity. Your kid develops his hand-eye coordination while making art.

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

2nd graders with some weaving experience can turn a gallon milk jug and plastic grocery bags into a functional basket.

In this activity, children learn about artistic portraiture by creating a life-sized painting of their favorite creature.

Combine fun sensory play with early number awareness in a squishy sun catcher project. It's a fun way for your kid to learn about numbers.

Your child will have loads of fun creating this decorative basket and filling it with a secret gift or goodie before sharing with a friend or family member.

Learn about construction while making a fun new toy, the Mini-Marshmallow Popper.

How many steps long is the hallway? Kids put their graph-making skills to work as they make a step map of their own house.

Kids can make a cute fluffy bunny for Easter using a tin can and cotton balls in this creative first grade arts and crafts activity.

Make a festive holiday garland with your preschooler or kindergartener to practice making patterns with household items! This activity is a decorating classic.

As your child plays photographer, snapping pictures around the yard, he'll also be practicing recognizing letter sounds, which will help him learn to read.

Deep relaxation is a great way to create the conditions for learning by helping students let go of tension and worry.

Use real elastic to help your kindergartener learn to "stretch" and blend letters to read words.

This funny valentine features springing hearts and sparkling stickers to make an unusual holiday greeting. Make a funny valentine with your little comedian.

Take your child outside during winter time and have them observe the leafless trees before having them make a watercolor of a tree or trees using masking tape. They’re sure to love their winter tree painting, plus they make lovely decorations in the home!

Make a paper jack-o'-lantern treat bucket this Halloween! While crafting, your kid will learn about the process of creating self-standing sculptural objects.

In this simple math activity, your young learner will compare two types of Valentine's Day candy using a Venn diagram.

Make going back to school a fun time! Let your child create her own pencil topper creatures using everyday materials and a Styrofoam ball.

Feed your preschoolerâs love for all things transportation-related with this tasty and educational snack.