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.

Your first grader will love making her favorite feline a chase toy out of old fabric scraps, and she will learn beginning sewing basics while she's at it!

Reinforce your child’s understanding of geometry and 2D shapes while learning about the artist Mary Blair and her amazing contributions to many loved movies, books, and characters throughout her career.

Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative.

Help your first grader get started making this watering can that's filled with homemade flowers. It will brighten up any window sill ... and it's eco-friendly!

Help your child measure breezy weather in her environment by making a wind vane for kids, a simple version of the classic scientific measurement tool.

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

Celebrate the new year by making a memory book with your child! You'll reinforce time and calendar concepts and you'll get to reminisce about the past year.

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.

Your child can re-use and re-purpose old seeds and paper into something new: decorated paper that can be planted!

Spark your kids' interest in writing by helping them write a mini-book about their favorite subject: themselves!

This time-based word builder is the perfect way to boost your child's vocabulary. Mix and match letters to see how many words she can come up with!

Let your young adventurer go bug hunting in the great outdoors with their very own bug net!

This homemade snare drum made with everyday household items gets its authentic rattle sound from paper clips and tin.

Is your princess missing a crown? Look no further: grab a few sparkly pipe cleaners and twist for a crown that's half jewelry, half sculpture, and 100% shine.

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.

Boost fine motor skills and get in the spirit of fall with this fun wreath-making project.

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

Encourage your writer to uncover their imagination and storytelling skills by authoring their very own book.

Help your first grader design and create his very own bird feeder out of an empty milk carton.

Transfer your child's artwork onto clothing using an iron-on transfer. It's easier than it sounds, and your child will love wearing his artwork!

The perfect activity for a rainy day, or any time your little one moans, "Moooo-oom, there's nothing to do!"

Not only is homemade wrapping paper pretty, but by experimenting with decorative tools, kids are also doing science, art, and small-motor muscle building.

Say thanks this Thanksgiving by surprising a friend, a teacher or a grandparent with this paper plate turkey which doubles as a festive wall hanging.

Even your first grader can get involved in the lighting of the Kwanzaa Kinara with this clever flameless Kinara project!

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.

This DIY menorah will make a beautiful addition to your Hanukkah celebrations. Make a DIY menorah with your child this winter.

Show your kindergartener how to count to 100 by tens, and he'll get an adorable cheerio necklace in the process!

This Where the Wild Things Are costume will make your little wild thing look just like Max. This Where the Wild Things Are costume is surprisingly easy to make.

This stocking craft will get your child to make a fun and textured collage for Christmas. Make this stocking craft with your child this holiday season.