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Blend science and math to explore a very important first grade social studies question: does our planet contain more land or more water?

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

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.

Here is an activity that your kids can make for Mother's Day, a garden pot filled with edible "flowers".

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

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.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

Trying to find sums of groups of multiples is a great way to practice your addition. Be sure to double check your work. If you clear all of the cards, you win!

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

Review fractions with your budding mathematician when you play this fun, educational math board game.

Using just an egg carton and some beans or pennies, you can play this game with your first grader and see real gains in core math skills.

Make fractions easy for your child to understand by incorporating their discussion and practice into meals and cooking that you two participate in together.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Your first grader will love this addition challenge! Roll dice and keep a running total as you try to achieve the highest score.

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

This game is the perfect way to prepare your child for any shopping adventures you may embark upon, all while practicing important math concepts.

Want to make sure you raise a money-savvy kid? Start him out right with this activity that hides valuable math skills within a fun grocery store game.

Practice addition with your child in a whole new way when you battle to defend your cards in this competitive game. Math has never been so fun!

Lunch is always better when you share it with a wise companion This wide-eyed owl craft is a great way for your growing learner to practice cutting shapes.

Here's a hands-on activity that first grade use to help kids get a feel for equations. It uses popsicle sticks to practice addition and subtraction!

Here's an Easter themed math game to reinforce your child's logical reasoning and place value skills.

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

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

Here's a simple math activity that has your child using her basic addition facts to solve a secret code.

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.

Here's a thought-provoking activity to make new vocabulary words "stick" in the mind of your young learner.

First graders spend lots of time learning double digit numbers. Here's a "green" way to build skills and have some old time family fun, too.

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

Learn about coins and their value by making an animal piggy bank. Here's how to make a lion, pig, or sheep bank!

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.