Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

Make the world's simplest tutu. Don't worry if you aren't good with a needle--putting this no-sew tutu together is as easy as tying your shoe!

This twist on the same old Hide and Seek is a great weekend or rainy-day activity.

Build this game, and give your kid some hands-on practice ordering numbers. Soon your first grade kid will be Master of the number line!

This simple art project will help your child think of nice words to say that come from the heart.

Explore emotions through songs and crafts in this social emotional learning activity. In this activity, your child will play an emotions guessing game and create a kaleidoscope of emotions.

Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!

Remind your child of all the things that go bump, bump in the night with a fun post-Halloween activity.

In this activity, you and your child will read a story about heartfulness, practice heartfulness by sending kind wishes to others, and draw pictures of those you both love and care for (such as family members, friends, or pets).

The meaning of Thanksgiving can sometimes get lost among the fun of food and family. Discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving with this fun activity.

For Read Across America Day, challenge your first grader to come up with a story using magnetic words inspired by "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss.

Did you know that witches are a very popular Halloween costume? This October the 31st, your child will learn how to create their very own decorative witch hat.

Cornucopia still life painting is a great activity for your young artist to look at light and shadow, textures and composition in creating art at Thanksgiving!

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!

Make your own dreidel from modeling clay with this Hannukah craft activity!

Your first grader will love telling time while playing this fun game of tag! Ask Captain Midnight for the time, but watch out when his watch says "midnight"!

Arrange a cluster of glittering pumpkins on your dining table or use them as individual place cards to add a little sparkle to your next fall party.

Put an oatmeal box, a flashlight, and some construction paper together and you have the makings of an incredibly cool bedroom planetarium!

What's the first letter? Play this game with your first grader the next time you read together, and watch her reading skills grow as she climbs the levels.

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

Practice reading with this fun game, where your first grader will "hunt" for hidden words around the house.

Let your child add her creative touch to Cinco de Mayo celebrations by showing her how to make chili pepper napkin rings.

Have your child create a little leprechaun to celebrate the season and create a little mischief.

When your child makes cute and delicious pudding cup faces, he has also created edible works of art!

Everyone loves homemade cookies, but have you ever thought about making the cookie cutters at home? Here's some instructions for making homemade cookie cutters.

Try this kooky, spooky arts and crafts activity with your preschooler: make gummy worm ice cubes!

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

Add a bit of whimsy and wisdom to your child's desk with this sensational owl craft.

Make a festive bunny box that will be great for gift giving or storing candy and other small objects.