Your child will practice her counting and number recognition as she matches printed numbers to the same number of repetitions of a simple design.

This variation on the classic group game "Mother, May I?" can be played with one or more child and involves continual participation.

Use simple materials to build a "worm hotel" with your kindergarten soil scientist...and see what worms really do all day.

Plant a mini herb garden and teach your child about science and nature.

Here's a delightful kindergarten project that will boost your child's reading and writing skills--and make for a happy time on a rainy day, too.

Here's an arts and crafts activity for your preschooler: make pendulum paintings using only a funnel, canvas, and paint!

This slightly tweaked version of "Hide and Go Seek" hones listening: a key skill for kindergarten.

This costume wig is a simple craft that will result in a great item for Halloween, dress up, or pretend play. Make a yarn costume wig with your child.

In this activity, your child fills jars with water to learn about acoustics, and practices mixing colors to form a rainbow of colors and sounds.

Try this patterned story activity with your kindergartener to help her build up her reading and writing skills using some of her favorite books from preschool.

In this activity, your child will learn to name the numbers from 1 through 5 and they'll practice their counting skills.

This versatile clay-like material hardens if left out and can be used for building sand castles, forts, and even school projects.

Does the idea of taking your child to an art museum sound daunting? Create your own museum and give your child some practice with shapes!

Learn how to make a homemade ladybug costume, a quick and easy costume solution for kids of any age.

Explore the color orange with your preschooler by creating an edible picture using orange foods.

Craft your own Mardi Gras wreath to celebrate the holiday and help your kid build her fine motor skills while you're at it!

In this creative arts and crafts activity, children will design and create their very own alphabet tree!

Your kid and his friends will have a blast taking turns playing the role of a traffic cop in this Labor Day version of the classic game Red Light, Green Light.

Heart-shaped pancakes at a gourmet flair to your breakfast. Makes these heart-shaped pancakes on Valentine's Day or anyday when you're feeling the love.

Design a colorful leprechaun trap—and make some memories—with this fun St. Patrick's Day craft project!

Is your child learning to write the alphabet correctly? In this "kinesthetic" activity, use movement and art to help your child with letter-writing.

Help your kindergarten scientist discover relative size, density, and buoyancy with this fun, pumpkin science project!

Introduce colors to shadow play with this creative and irresistible science activity!

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

This zombie recipe helps you make some healthy fingers to nibble on at your next Halloween party. Try this zombie recipe with your undead friends.

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

Have your child make a special mobile inspired by the weather outside. Learn about seasons, the environment, and art in 3D.

Assist your kindergartener in constructing his own shy little magic turtle out of just a plastic cup, tube sock, and wooden dowel.

Sorting objects by size, color, shape, or function is an important concept in kindergarten math, and it's the perfect excuse for a little housekeeping!

Help your kindergartener practice letter strokes while experimenting with the painting style of the great artist Mondrian.