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In kindergarten, your child spent lots of time counting things one by one. But in first grade, he'll need to be able to count in groups, especially by fives.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

Who says you have to buy your toys at the toy store? In this activity, you can plan and build a pretend play city entirely out of recycled materials.

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

This adventurous art project will send kids on a scavenger hunt for fall materials they can use in their artwork. This craft also teaches kids about seasons.

Fly into some rainy day fun with a cardboard airplane project. Making paper airplanes is fun, but you can add a new twist by using recycled materials instead.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

Turn leftover puzzle pieces into a one-of-a-kind necklace that's sure to brighten any outfit.

Give some of your local ladybugs a warm place to stay for the winter by making a ladybug home with recycled materials.

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

Creating a book is one thing, but creating a codex is a whole different ball game.

Teach your little one to appreciate all the best things in life with a keepsake Thanksgiving plate.

Make this cool iPod or cell phone case for Dad out of one of his little-used ties.

The perfect activity for a rainy day, or any time your little one moans, "Moooo-oom, there's nothing to do!"

In this activity, students will be challenged to describe and count the ways a toy moves from one position on a grid to another.

Help your child's backpack stand out from the crowd by attaching trinkets or decorations that are as one of a kind as she is.

Your child can enjoy the summer sun as she creates her own one-of-a-kind mural!

Ask your kids to write these one-sentence "Holiday Wishes." Without realizing it, they'll be building third grade Language Arts skills.

Make this spring break a memorable one by creating a "growth" flower with your child, also great for your second grader's writing practice!

For most second graders, a good secret code is just about irresistible. Here's one that builds math facts while you're at it!

Make cupid's arrow with your little one this Valentine's Day. It's a quick and easy craft that's the perfect alternative to candy-giving.

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.

Your little one will have fun making this pot of gold craft that can easily be displayed on any doorknob or hook.

Looking for a cool game to help your first grader learn her 11s? Look no further than this clever one-person card game.

Making Dad a comic book is a great gift for Father's Day, and one that helps them work on fine motor skills, storytelling and handwriting.

Camouflage is one of the most important animal adaptations in the African savanna biome. Kids create their own camouflage with this fun science fair project.

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

This unique Santa is made only from circles. Your little one will have a fantastic time puzzling together Santa's face with this circle-centric activity.

First grade math includes lots of work with two-digit numbers. Here's an activity to help kids practice recognizing and sequencing numbers from 1-30.

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.