1st and 2nd Grade Activities : Page 48

Make vibrant faux stained glass art inspired by the art of Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter who explored repeating shapes using the primary colors.

Here's an activity to help your first grader read and write, while staying in touch with a faraway friend or relative. Here's how:

Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.

If you're short on time but want to find a creative way to decorate your Halloween table, try this spooky party favor mug with matching napkin rings.

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

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

See what's on your child's mind in this colorful, creative exercise.

Bake a cupcake menorah for a fun twist on the Hanukkah candelabra. This menorah isn't merely tasty, it's also a pretty presentation for the Festival of Lights.

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

These Halloween drink ideas will get you ready to set up a spooky beverage bar. These kid-friendly Halloween drink ideas are perfect for a spooky party.

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

Does your second grader want to learn a magic trick? Here is a simple trick using only 3 dice and a little bit of addition and subtraction.

Help motivate your child to become a more avid and consistent reader by creating a train-themed reading chart that can serve as a visual reminder of their progress.

These gorgeous emerald green cupcakes can be topped with a taffy rainbow and marshmallow fluff clouds for extra luck.

Children will reflect on the importance of diversity and brainstorm ways to support people in their community who may feel alone, researching local organizations that strive to help those people.

Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.

Finding the greatest number is great math practice! This strategic card game will help reinforce the concept of number value as well as addition facts.

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

Hanukkah gelt is a festive treat for the Festival of Lights. Make this Hanukkah gelt even more special with chocolate-dipped apricots.

Understanding what forgiveness is and why it is important for friendships is a critical life skill. In this home activity, your child will learn about forgiveness and write a forgiveness letter to someone.

This activity will help generate ideas for your child to write about...without the moans and groans!

Children build a "Loving Kindness Garden" to represent what they have learned about love, mindfulness, and caring for others in community.

Challenge your budding wordsmith to see how many words he can make out of his own name, using homemade flashcards.

Create a one-of-a-kind lunchbox with your second grader using recycled materials and some down home ingenuity!

Children learn about the benefits of mindfulness, teach someone else what they've learned, and create a sand timer to use during mindfulness practice.

Children will create a "This is Me!" collage that will highlight their many gifts, talents, interests, and leadership skills.

Help your child create an adorable -- or gruesome -- miniature pumpkin candle holder that will shed some tiny pools of light on your dining table or counter.

Explore measurement with your second grader and make this terrific holiday craft.

Reindeer decorations make the iconic animals stand nose to nose as they decorate your home. Make reindeer decorations with your kid and spread Christmas cheer.

Teach your 2nd grader the value of recycling with this fun arts and crafts activity: make a DIY painted bookcase or set of shelves!