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A new twist on the game of charades will inspire your first grader to look at her favorite books in a whole new light.

A hands-on guessing game that teaches kids to recognize different coins. First graders will learn their money and their math at the same time!

Make this spring break a memorable one by creating a "growth" flower with your child, also great for your second grader's writing practice!

Here's an activity that puts a new twist on a classic game. Help your first-grader create their own wooden word blocks and play sight word Jenga.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

With a newspaper, highlighter, and some fun extra prizes, you can help your first grader start lifetime reading habits with print all around us.

Help your curious third grader construct a dazzling spinning wheel that will teach him about the science behind colors while providing some silly entertainment!

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started:

Let your third grader newscaster practice presentation skills with this video "card" to celebrate Dad this Father's Day!

Here's an arts and crafts activity that has your first-grader experimenting with math concept of multiples and patterns with her own printing plate.

Ancient tribes believed that these dolls kept worries away at night. Your 1st grader can make his own and learn about history, culture, and art in this activity

Give your third grader's reading and writing skills a stretch: have her create a Care Manual for your pet the next time your family goes away.

Teach your third grader about the concepts money and purchasing with this "Mock Card Shop" activity.

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

Help your first grader create special 3D paper Christmas trees that he can use to decorate the home or give to friends.

Give your third grader a head start in language arts by teaching her an alliteration lesson with this Santa Claus-themed writing project.

Spice up your Easter routine this year by making these stunningly sparkly eggs with your third grader. This is a great activity to do to celebrate the holiday.

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

Encourage your child to help make dinner special this holiday season! If your child is loves to help in the kitchen, this is a great activity. They will build mini-penguins to enjoy while waiting for dinner!

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Introduce your second grader to a fun Mexican custom by showing her how to make papel picado, a beautiful creation of cut-out tissue paper.

Take advantage of the upcoming Irish holiday, Saint Patrick's Day, to encourage your third grader to flex his poetry muscles and come up with a haiku.

Give your first grader reading and writing practice with this fun, practical postcard that will also help with spelling strategies.

Here's a wacky activity that kids are sure to love: make a face that has shoelaces for hair!

Forget toy stores! Show your first or second grader how to make a vehicle out of fruit from a neighbor's tree or local farmers' market.

Your first grader will delight in making a cookie version of homemade gelt--the gold coin chocolates that are often given as gifts or prizes during Hanukkah.

Make a personalized pillowcase for your third grader with his old-fashioned silhouette image. You won't be able to find these in stores!

Help your child make an imaginative scene come to life by making a diorama. Your child will be practicing three dimensional thinking and language arts skills.

Challenge your third-grader to sharpen her new math skills--and maybe do the planet a favor, too.

Help your second grader embrace his "green" side by recycling empty citrus peels into fruity ice cream bowls!