Early Childhood Activities : Page 27

Here's a tasty way to give your child some counting practice.

Have your little cowpoke design and decorate a vest that's perfect for combating the elements on the harsh Western plains.

Expand your child's geographic awareness with these fun and easy map lessons.

You don't need to spend big bucks to buy a pre-boxed version of a matching game at the store. You can make your own easily. Here's how:

Boost your child's early literacy skills and create alphabet tiles she can play and practice with - great reinforcement for ABC's, phonics and writing!

Your child will create a textured mosaic by painting, then arranging 50 pumpkin seeds so they resemble a pumpkin.

Combine a recycling craft with ABC practice with this homemade foam craft idea.

Help your preschooler explore the effects of light and shadow, and make a pretty sun print at the same time!

This life-sized self-portrait activity encourages children to explore what makes them special, and then portray it with arts and crafts!

Here's a fun preschool arts and crafts activity: make homemade clay bead jewelry. All you need is flour, cornstarch, and salt to get started.

Help your child master shape recognition by creating some funky topiary trees.

This craft is an excellent way to learn about African-American history, and it also provides fine motor practice.

Help your kindergartener learn to manage a telephone with this homemade keyboard that also helps kids practice letters and numbers.

Homemade candy canes are a sweet gift for your friends and family. Make homemade candy canes with your child this Christmas.

This year, welcome everyone's favorite Easter mascot by helping your kindergartener create her own unique set of rabbit ears!

Bring a bit of the luck of the Irish into your St. Patrick's Day celebration by showing your preschooler how to craft a special pot of gold.

Introduce your little one to the joys of gardening with this adorable do-it-yourself planter made from clothespins.

Create an adorable, non-edible turkey decked out with colorful bursts of tissue paper that pop off the page.

Healthy eating may sound dull to kids, but it doesn't have to be boring. Add a little pizzazz to snack time by holding a snack hunt!

Here's a delightful activity that uses your child's name to help him improve his writing skills.

Help your child build her very own science laboratory at home for experiments and science projects. This is a quick, easy, and fun educational tool!

This fingerpaint version of the classic Rorschach stumper is sure to be an artistic treat for your kindergartener!

Introduce your child to the wonders of colorful chemistry with this simple food coloring project.

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.

Kick off the spookiest time of the year with an art project inspired by the ancient Egyptian process of mummification.

Create your very own colorful stained glass collage Easter egg.

Recycling may be a confusing concept for your little one, so take the time to teach them the magic of compost - right in your own backyard!

This simple and seasonal kid activity turns glue and food coloring into beautiful autumn leaves that will last forever.

Help your child use matzoh to create edible decorations that feature the smiling faces of family and friends.

Have the kids use sidewalk chalk to draw portraits of their family and, in the process, learn about familial relationships.