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

Children will learn about diversity, hear a story that reflects appreciation and acceptance of differences, and connect with a pen pal in another country through writing and drawing a letter.

In this activity, your child will have an opportunity to discuss what they like about themselves, and they will design a digital or physical poster that displays their talents, what they like, and images that describe themselves.

Learn all about colors with the best teachers of all -- cupcakes!

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

Learn all about Misty Copeland, a famous African American ballerina with this hands-on, colorful art project!

Have your kid create a chart of job titles. It's a great way to get them to recognize the people whose efforts benefit the community.

Learn all about balance and motion as your child designs a corn maze!

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.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

Celebrate Read Across America Day with your first grader by playing a pink crepe paper racing game inspired by Dr. Seuss's book "The Cat in the Hat Come Back."

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

In this fun science project your child will get practice following directions and getting messy as they learn all about slime!

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

What would it be like to be the Cat in the Hat from the famous Dr. Seuss book? This Read Across America project has your 1st grader making his own fun-in-a-box!

Help your child observe Veterans Day by having him create a paper chain American flag; it's a fun and crafty way to show your patriotism.

Learn all about cause and effect as your child experiments with an exploding pumpkin in this engaging fall activity! Get the whole family involved with this simple science experiment that is a fun and exciting way to combine Halloween and science.

Your kids will love this tradition of finding a leprechaun's gold hidden all over.

Teach your child about the importance of Labor Day by helping her learn about the different hats that are worn by workers in various occupations.

This is a simple, nutritious food kids love for snacks and lunches all year.

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

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

Remind your child of all the things that go bump, bump in the night with a fun post-Halloween activity.

Make this dragon relief with your first grader to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and teach her about an important part of Chinese culture.

Coffee filter snowflakes are an easy winter craft and a good way to involve children of all ages in holiday decorating.

Reinforce your child’s understanding of the alphabet by helping them construct all of the letters using pipe cleaners.

Tissue Valentine's hearts make great decorations and help your child work out those all-important fine motor skills.

Try this simple activity to stimulate some very complex thinking with your first grader to develop those all-important reading and comprehension skills.

Not sure what to do with all of those leftover boxes from holiday gifts? Tap into your crafty side by creating an adorable snow person with your child. This activity is sure to bring smiles to those who pass your yard or come into your home all season lon

All you and your kid need for this entertaining game are some conversation hearts, a candy that's practically synonymous with Valentine's Day!