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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

Shake those dice and try to roll big numbers in this first grade math game. Practice addition in a new, fun way!

Here's a hilarious alternative to those sugary conversation hearts...and a way to keep building first grade literacy skills while you're at it!

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

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.

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

If you are looking for a special way to celebrate dad on his day, help your little one to design a creative letter photo collage.

Blend science and math to explore a very important first grade social studies question: does our planet contain more land or more water?

By using watercolor paints to practice writing letters, sentences, and math problems, your child will practice first grade skills in his "Sidewalk School."

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.

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.