Preschool - 2nd Grade Activities : Page 85

Patterns come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. As your child alters one element and then another they'll create a unique piece of artwork.

A fun activity for a hot day, this will give young kids a chance to experiment with beginning science and math â and splash around in the process!

Play this homophone game with your child the next time you sit down with them to read a story and help them build some valuable reading skills.

Measuring and mixing is half the fun with these Irish oatmeal cookies, and it's a great way to introduce your second grader to cooking and kitchen tools.

Explore the great outdoors and make lasting memories with your child in this fun fall activity! Children will make a decorative piece with the leaves they collect and develop their fine and gross motor skills through cutting and coloring.

Avoid holiday card clutter by arranging cards into an artfully simple display: pin them to a length of yarn with classic wooden clothespins.

Picnic getting boring? Here's a fun game that gets the kids moving around, and doing a little addition while they're at it.

Watch the pop of complementary colors while creating a fun and beautiful collage you can create from magazine clippings.

In this activity, your child will hear a story and practice mindful breathing. They will paint a picture that reminds them to bring mindfulness and kindness to their puppy mind.

In this activity, your child will interview a caring adult or friend to ask them when they have seen them at their best.

This colorful caterpillar attaches itself to pencil holders and guards your school supplies!

Teach your child the colors of the rainbow while creating an impressive treat that will brighten up the whole kitchen.

This hungry lunch bag monster will rev up your childâs appetite and get him excited about whatâs inside.

Make “teal the new orange” this Halloween season! Help your child learn about the Teal Pumpkin Project and paint the color teal on a pumpkin to advertise that your family will offer non-food toys as a treat, or “trinket” option.

Construct a card castle fit for a king! Treat your royal "face" cards (the kings, queens, and jacks) to the cool castle they deserve.

In this activity, your child will discuss how to stand up for others, and they'll use pipe cleaners to design a symbol that reminds them to stand up for others.

Ordinary drinking straws are fun for drinking juice and even for spitballs when you're not looking, but also fabulous for learning first grade math.

Here's a math, science, and social studies activity: help your kindergartener become a "coin archaeologist" by examining how different coins look and feel.

Traditionally, lovespoons were made by suitors to give to their love interests. Have your kid make his own love spoons this Valentine's Day!

Children get creative with this fun, imaginative activity that combines an upcycled everyday household item with a few craft supplies.

Explore measurement with your second grader and make this terrific holiday craft.

In this activity, children will write letters to their future selves and draw encouraging pictures. These letters will be given to back to them at a future time when they are in need of some encouragement and kind reminders.

Make a slithery snake from paper chains and learn about patterns at the same time.

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

Collect a bag of treasures on a nature walk and use them to create a sensational tactile masterpiece!

Diwali is a holiday celebrated in many Asian Pacific countries the world over. Make this delicious Indian treat with your child to celebrate the holiday.

Here's a great homemade card idea that supports fine motor skills and creativity in addition to introducing your child to the art of quilling.

Understanding what forgiveness is and why it is important for friendships is a critical life skill. In this home activity, your child will learn about forgiveness and write a forgiveness letter to someone.

Here's an amazing recipe your kids are sure to gobble up, whether they're Jewish or not.

Is your kindergartener having trouble picking outfits for the rapidly cooling weather? This handy dressing wheel makes getting ready a breeze!