1st and 2nd Grade Activities : Page 41

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.

Give mom a thoughtful gift this Mother's Day by making a photo collage of her life! This is a great way for your child to practice some basic math skills too!

This colorful garland can be strung across a fireplace and remind you of your blessings well into the new year.

This simple and introductory art project can help propel an interest in art or even bolster your kid's confidence in planning and mapping.

Make mom feel like the star that she truly is by holding a movie premiere in her honor, complete with red carpet!

Create a dazzling window display with cut stars with this fun first grade holiday activity.

Let your child help you create a fire escape plan poster to hang in the house in case of an emergency!

Introduce your child to the concept of the melting pot by decorating a patriotic 4th of July planter.

This hunt for leprechaun gold is so much fun, kids won't even realize they're working their reading muscles at the same time.

Sweet corn muffins are a delicious and unexpected Valentine's Day treat. Make a batch of sweet corn muffins with a hidden surprise this Valentine's Day.

Having some dancing skeletons hanging around the house is great way to prepare for All Hallows' Eve. This is a great activity for honing fine motor skills.

Brighten up everyone's day with this circular rainbow plate perfect for celebrating spring or St. Patrick's Day.

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

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

Help your first grader emboss his own design reminiscent of Middle Ages metalwork. Using foil and a wooden stylus, he'll create pretty springtime flower images.

This pumpkin dessert recipe tastes like pie but looks like a no-bake cookie.

Add a Hannukah twist to Chutes and Ladders by using a dreidel as the dice.

Got a whistful wisher on your hands? Help her make her very own magic wand! The result is a creative craft that's great for pretend play.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

Invite your first grader to play with his food! He will improve his fine motor skills as he creates zany edible art!

Did you know a mouse eats almost fifty times as much as a cow? Find out how and test out the strange science with your friends!

Take a page from Art Nouveau master Gustav Klimt and compose a shining collage.

As Easter approaches, it's nice to put out a few decorations that emphasize the beauty and freshness of spring. This Easter wreath is the perfect addition.

Looking for interesting craft projects using pipe cleaners? This easy art project will encourage the sculptor in your child.

Geared toward kindergarten and first grade learners, The Weather Inside is a fun activity to help help children understand and process their emotions in a healthy way.

Kids make a cute pipe cleaner bumble bee craft and learn a few interesting bee facts along the way in this spring-themed arts and crafts activity.

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.

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

Make a festive bunny box that will be great for gift giving or storing candy and other small objects.

Halloween wouldn't be complete without a creepy paper hand with spider and eyeball rings to help decorate a haunted house!