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The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

Make a "feeling meter" that helps your first grader read key feeling words and communicate his emotions accurately to you.

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

Celebrate National Drum Month in November by using a couple of recycled yogurt cups and making a groovy set of bongos!

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.

In kindergarten, your child spent lots of time counting things one by one. But in first grade, he'll need to be able to count in groups, especially by fives.

Learn how to make a trick-or-treat bag for Halloween. See how to make a decorative trick-or-treat bag with this Halloween craft tutorial.

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

Kids will explore the corrosiveness of soda in this cool science fair project by leaving pennies submerged in soda overnight.

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

It's a great time for family crafts. Here's a ghost Halloween decoration you and your child can make together.

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

Gather the neighborhood children together and practice graphing with this backyard tournament!

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"!

Deep relaxation is a great way to create the conditions for learning by helping students let go of tension and worry.

Pureed ripe peaches, vanilla yogurt, agave nectar, and juicy chunks of peach come together to form a refreshing pop that hits the spot on a hot summer day.

From wizards to fairy godmothers, a magic wand is an essential element to any magical tale. Help your child make one of her own with simple craft supplies.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

Make corn kernel necklaces this fall and help build your child's hand-eye coordination along with her fine motor skills.

Your child will rule his kingdom in style with this regal Pharaoh's head cloth, called a "nemes."

This countdown to Christmas craft is fun for kids who are excited for the holiday. Countdown to Christmas with this fun holiday activity.

Use the textures found in nature to create your own stationery! This fun, outdoor activity will no doubt inspire your child's creative side.

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

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

Invite your child, and any other kids attending the Seder, to help you make this "hands on" matzah cover for Passover this year.

Learn how to make fairy wings with these easy instructions. See how to make fairy wings for Halloween or dress-up time.

This fall, make a leaf crown that will encourage creative play and your child's interest in the natural world while you help them build fine motor skills.

When your child is crossing streets in the dark, visibility is key. Once he's picked out a costume, make fun and festive neon accents to add to his outfit.

Kids will love painting shapes of objects in a still life while using strong colors showing highlights and shadows.