Preschool - 2nd Grade Activities : Page 81

Add an ancient protective tool to your child's dress-up chest: the Viking shield!

Using just a deck of old playing cards and some general craft supplies, you can create a unique and fun Valentine's Day decoration that's made with love.

Using only the elements in your backyard, make paintbrushes with your child and create truly homemade works of art.

Encourage imagination and creativity with this magical craft that lets your child make and design his very own dragon egg.

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.

Using cardboard and duct tape, you can make a durable Father's Day frame that Dad can hang anywhere from his workbench to the office!

In this preschool counting game, kids learn to count with their fingers, but without their eyes!

Chicken souse is a delicious dish native to the Caribbean. Much like American chicken soup, souse contains meat, broth and vegetables but with an island twist.

Make some spooky snacks this Halloween with your little trick or treater. He'll get a kick out of these deliciously gross recipes!

Caring for ourselves and others can build connections and a greater sense of love. In this activity, your child will discuss what it means to be caring and will demonstrate care through drawing and by performing two caring and kind deeds.

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

Create fun and imaginative works of art by using trucks to paint on paper in this preschool arts and crafts activity.

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

Check out this dynamic paper rocking horse perfect for wild west fans or anyone who ever wished they could ride into the sunset.

Let your preschooler develop her fine motor skills in this cooking activity that has her creating hamburger cookies, a great snack for any party or BBQ.

Weave a unique ribbon pattern! This fun arts and crafts activity is a great way to make colorful projects and learn basic math and art skills.

Help your child explore this ancient art technique with the help of some tinfoil, black paint and the end of a paintbrush!

Santa needs all the helpers he can get, so why not create your very own holiday elf to watch over your presents.

Take a fun and simple look at the concept of parallel lines with your child. This art activity is great for fine motor skills and perfect for Valentine's Day!

This activity is a fun challenge for students who have just started learning to program educational robots.

Let your curious kindergartener experiment with this tasty combo as you sneak a little compare and contrasting practice into the mix

Your little one will love making this bunny mask. From the mask's furry texture to its cute marshmallow nose, she will hardly be able to wait to wear it.

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.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

This kitchen activity will engage your preschooler's senses and fine motor skills, and she'll have fun eating her unique creations when she's done!

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Support your first grader's interest in reading with this decorative bookmark that illustrates a favorite scene from a loved book.

In this activity, your child will learn about the benefits of yoga and will practice different yoga poses. Then, they will teach someone else three poses and explain how yoga can help us find calmness and ease.