1st and 2nd Grade Activities : Page 42

Silent "e" words are a big part of first grade phonics. Help them turn words like "hop" to "hope" in this action-packed, practical game.

This creamy peanut butter fudge is a great first recipe to get your first or second grader involved with because it doesn't involve any time in the oven!

Our breath is supporting us all of the time, but sometimes we don't even know it! In this activity, your child will discuss how they feel when they focus on their breath and learn tools to help them feel calm and at ease.

Check out this dynamic paper rocking horse perfect for wild west fans or anyone who ever wished they could ride into the sunset.

Promote the well-being of your first or second grader's mind and body by teaching him some beginning yoga poses and techniques.

Help your child learn how to protect the environment by creating a useful reference for the family with this recycling poster.

Here's a fun Fourth of July craft that will delight kids of many ages.

Have your kid practice completing number patterns and then create her own patterns on the wings of a butterfly with this delightfully simple paper project.

Teach your child about the importance and meaning behind bowing in Asian cultures and help her expand her cultural horizons with this fun activity.

In this writing activity, let your child reflect on the past and practice their writing skills and word usage as they create an "I Used to, Now I" poem.

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.

In this activity, your child will write and draw about a time when they acted in ways that illustrated responsibility, kindness, or integrity. They will also reflect on what it felt like to have control over their choices and behaviors.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

Save some money on the decorations with this simple birthday banner that your child can make himself!

Get your child writing as she describes the four seasons, then decorates a shape for each to hang in the house!

Spark your childâs interest in epic fantasy tales with this ferocious dragon craft.

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

Get creative with this engaging activity where kids are asked to create their own pumpkin person and tap into their creative writing skills! Include all family members by having them create their very own pumpkin people.

Turn your child's favorite fruits and vegetables into an edible necklace!

Create some commotion on your table this Halloween with some flying bats that'll be cute enough to cause a ruckus among your little party monsters.

Make this easy recipe for Halloween, featuring white chocolate and pretzels, for a crispy, creepy treat!

Encourage your child to take ownership of a plant by creating a care plan and following it over the course of a couple of weeks.

Most kids love to play spy. Here's a way to have fun with mysterious codes while mastering an ordinary, necessary skill: first grade spelling.

Children will practice mindfulness through a short guided practice, reflect on the practices that support peace, and then will build a "peace garden."

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

Zombie cupcakes are baked goods that look as if they've been pulled fresh from a skull. Make zombie cupcakes this Halloween.

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot navigate around several obstacles.

Help your child bring a bit of Halloween magic to school with a spooky ghost pen!

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

Make clothing battles a thing of the past by allowing your second grader to design his own dress-up shirt out of an ultra-comfy t-shirt for New Year's.