Ask your kids to write these one-sentence "Holiday Wishes." Without realizing it, they'll be building third grade Language Arts skills.

In this activity, your child will learn and practice mindfulness by using their senses to focus on one thing at a time.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

This science fair project idea teaches that time always passes at the same rate and nothing we do in our daily life âreallyâ affects how fast it moves.

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

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.

Help Mother's Day feel special for weeks and months ahead, while giving your child some good writing practice, too.

First grade math includes lots of work with two-digit numbers. Here's an activity to help kids practice recognizing and sequencing numbers from 1-30.

Dads, this activity's for you. Brighten mom's day with a set of kid-designed "mom coupons" that are sure to keep mom happily pampered for weeks.

Try this brand name phonics activity to help your child build up his language arts skills.

Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

Create some flying bats with your little one this Halloween season. This activity is a great way for your little one to learn about symmetry.

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

Salute your "#1 Dad" with this creative pop-up card!

Looking for a cool game to help your first grader learn her 11s? Look no further than this clever one-person card game.

Create a crafty porcupine with your first grader, and use the opportunity to teach your little one about it's ingenious (yet painful!) defense mechanism.

Introduce your little one to the joys of gardening with this adorable do-it-yourself planter made from clothespins.

Most kids love to play spy. Here's a way to have fun with mysterious codes while mastering an ordinary, necessary skill: first grade spelling.

Turn leftover puzzle pieces into a one-of-a-kind necklace that's sure to brighten any outfit.

Creating a book is one thing, but creating a codex is a whole different ball game.

Teach your little one to appreciate all the best things in life with a keepsake Thanksgiving plate.

Make this cool iPod or cell phone case for Dad out of one of his little-used ties.

In this activity, students will be challenged to describe and count the ways a toy moves from one position on a grid to another.

Help your first grade reader become an expert in "sh," "ch," and "th" words with this fun, homemade game.

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

Boost those first grade reading and writing skills with this sweet Mother's Day poem idea.

Help your first grade reader understand verbs by doing them in this boisterous playground relay race.

Kids can jazz up their checker sets by transforming boring round checker pieces into baby chicks and eggs in this 1st grade arts and crafts activity.

Your little one will have fun making this pot of gold craft that can easily be displayed on any doorknob or hook.

This first grade addition math game helps your child use critical thinking skills while practicing his computation.