Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!

If you're looking for something to keep your kid busy on a warm day, and give him some writing practice in the process, bring on the mud!

Hatch a praying mantis egg case in a homemade habitat with your child's help! This is an amazing experiment in science and nature for kids of any age.

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

This winter garden project is just about bomb-proof, and believe it or not, it might even make a great gift. So get craft happy with your first grader!

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

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

Give some of your local ladybugs a warm place to stay for the winter by making a ladybug home with recycled materials.

This weather spinner will improve observation skills by encouraging children to examine and track weather details and patterns.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.