Ensuring that what we say is truthful, helpful, inspiring, necessary, and kind takes practice! In this social emotional learning activity, your child will set a goal for themselves to THINK before they speak.

Kids often ask, "how tall am I?" This science fair project seeks to determine how well kids can guess their own heights.

A new twist on the game of charades will inspire your first grader to look at her favorite books in a whole new light.

Your first grader can create this cute heart puzzle with craft sticks and watercolor paints to challenge her friends!

This easy Halloween-themed science experiment for first-graders is perfect for chilly October afternoons or great as a Halloween party activity.

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

Let your first grader get inspired by the fiery fall colors outside his window by creating a beautiful handprint tree!

If your first grader has a hard time practicing his vocabulary skills, introduce him to this fun word building game.

Orchestrate a Cupid's arrow tossing game among your child and his friends. This fun game cultivates important motor skills and hand-eye coordination, too.

During your next craft time, strike up the band with this homemade Chinese instrument.

Check out this silly game that will put your kid's animal habitat knowledge (and acting skills) to the test.

Introduce your first grader to our country's most famous leaders with an artsy info board full of facts, patriotic colors and coins!

Help your first grader create special 3D paper Christmas trees that he can use to decorate the home or give to friends.

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.

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.

Is your first grader a picky eater who judges her meal at a glance? Change her perception of food with the help of this tricky taste test.

The 100th day of school is an important benchmark for kids in the lower elementary grades. Help your kid create a 100 days of school shirt to celebrate!

In this activity, your child will make her own book of Swahili numbers filled with pictures of animals found throughout Africa.

Bake these delicious Crisco Cookies with your child this holiday season to give as gifts to friends and family.

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.

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

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

Lead your first grader on a nature walk ... with a scavenger hunt-style twist! They'll try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors.

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!

People have favorite flavors, but what about ants? Which ant food is the most popular?

All you need is chalk and pavement to set up this silly, fun, and practical game that reinforces important vocabulary.

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

Make a bouquet of colorful duct tape flowers in this hands-on spring craft.

This easy craft project boosts counting and fine motor skills, and will help kids learn about Jewish culture.