Here is a way to help your first grader keep track of the books she has read, and also help her develop some critical thinking skills.

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

In this parts of speech fall scavenger hunt, kids will search for all the hidden leaves, sort them into parts of speech categories, and then practice creating their own sentences using the words they find.

This first grade science activity is great for winter! Your child will grow and observe her own amaryllis bulb, keeping a journal of her scientific findings.

This fun shape game is like Twister...with a twist!

In this activity, children will write letters to their future selves and draw encouraging pictures. These letters will be given to back to them at a future time when they are in need of some encouragement and kind reminders.

Running out of breakfast ideas for your kid? Make a delicious egg and cheese bird's nest.

Counting syllables can be tough. Help your kid get some practice on Valentine's Day with this simple game.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

The objective of this science project is to determine the length of time for different seeds to germinate.

This activity encourages children to sculpt in free form. The only rule is that they have to build upwards.

Make a seashell wind chime for your back porch. Perfect for younger kids to build motor skills on.

Here's a pumpkin nut bread recipe that makes for a wonderful project on a crisp autumn afternoon.

Encourage your child to eat nutritiously by having them build this delicious summer fruit cone!

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.

Play this homophone game with your child the next time you sit down with them to read a story and help them build some valuable reading skills.

A great way to cultivate awareness, focus and attention in the present is through movement. Mindful movement can also decrease stress and anxiety and increase calm.

Invite your first grader to play this subtraction sacks game to get her actively involved in understanding and memorizing subtraction facts.

This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

Your first grader will enjoy creating his own leprechaun from a recycled toilet paper tube.

Cinnamon is tasty, but does it have super powers as well? Find out if cinnamon can repel mosquitoes in this outdoorsy experiment.

In this hands-on craft project, kids will make an analog clock of their own, and then use it to learn how to tell time.

Challenge your first grader to wordsmith her way to victory with this puzzle! Who can find the most words in the letters of "Saint Patrick's Day"?

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!

Practice reading and writing by helping your first grader create a family recipe book!

Learn all about colors with the best teachers of all -- cupcakes!

First graders will love practicing addition with this fun math game.

Enjoy the fragrant scents of the holiday season with this pomander activity. A perfect arts and crafts project for preschool or kindergarten age children.

This science fair project idea investigates if webbed feet help a duck (and others) swim.