1st and 2nd Grade Activities : Page 33

Get your child in the mood for a season full of lazy days at the beach with this colorful summer centerpiece art project!

Enjoy some autumn fun, and develop measurement skills with this sweet-smelling fall art project.

Even your first grader can get involved in the lighting of the Kwanzaa Kinara with this clever flameless Kinara project!

Caring for ourselves and others can build connections and a greater sense of love. In this activity, children reflect on what it means to be caring and to show kindness to others through drawing and performing a kind act of their choosing.

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

Your child will make her mark on the world with unique homemade ink stamps.

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Bake these rugelach cookies with your child this Hanukkah to celebrate the holiday and help her practice important math skills.

If your first grader loves to play with her food, turn the messy habit into a clever arts and craft project.

This marshmallow snowman craft is a festive way for your child to practice counting and art. Make a marshmallow snowman with your child this holiday season.

Looking for something to do with all those plastic 2-liter bottles that seem to accumulate endlessly? Turn them into a unique mini birdbath.

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

Take a look at this oogly-googly eye Halloween craft! Have your child tweak the design to learn about balance and counterbalance with this crazy-eyed creature.

Say thanks this Thanksgiving by surprising a friend, a teacher or a grandparent with this paper plate turkey which doubles as a festive wall hanging.

Make an "I'm NOT Bored" book filled with your child's favorite activities, to reference the next time she has the urge to declare, "I'm bored."

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

Help your first grader understand what a noun is with this fun photo book that catalogs her favorite people, places, and things!

Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

Construct cute baby chicks with nothing but fuzzy pom-poms and an assortment of other craft supplies.

Here's a fun family activity: have your child make a cameo appearance by creating and drawing on their own silhouettes!

Is your princess missing a crown? Look no further: grab a few sparkly pipe cleaners and twist for a crown that's half jewelry, half sculpture, and 100% shine.

Celebrate Ramadan by recreating a scene depicting the inside of a mosque. Your kid will marvel at the beautiful stained glass effect of the finished project.

These spooky eyeballs are simple enough for kids to make, and featur carrots, olives and cream cheese for a nutritious nosh.

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!

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

Put old, worn-out picture books to work by constructing a book birdhouse, perfect for welcoming spring.

This colorful foam pencil topper will glam up any boring pencil and is guaranteed to add personality to any pencil case!

This chore obstacle course will keep your child entertained and engaged, while also helping them improve their efficiency at everyday tasks.

Can a horse lead itself to the carrot? Train your horse with carrots and boxes and test horse memory in this fun zoology science fair project.