The meaning of Thanksgiving can sometimes get lost among the fun of food and family. Discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving with this fun activity.

Here's an activity that puts a new twist on a classic game. Help your first-grader create their own wooden word blocks and play sight word Jenga.

This time-based word builder is the perfect way to boost your child's vocabulary. Mix and match letters to see how many words she can come up with!

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

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

Teach your child the meaning of recycle and reuse by repurposing plastic spoons as plant markers for your vegetable garden.

If your child enjoys drawing, here's a fun way to learn about compound words that uses art as a visual aid.

Help your first grader practice sight words with this fun activity. Learn how to put together a puzzle while practicing common sight words.

Foster a love of words in your little cupid this Valentine's Day by creating a memory game that doubles as an early reading activity.

Challenge your first or second grade reader to make 100 words in this reading and spelling activity for the 100th Day of School.

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

In this activity, your child will consider the meaning of "culture" and what comprises their family's culture. They will draw pictures of aspects of their family's culture, then choose an aspect of it to explore further.

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.

Practice reading with this fun game, where your first grader will "hunt" for hidden words around the house.

Challenge your first grader to wordsmith her way to victory with this puzzle! Who can find the most words in the letters of "Saint Patrick's Day"?

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

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.

Silent "e" words are a big part of first grade phonics. Help them turn words like "hop" to "hope" in this action-packed, practical game.

This fall-themed missing letter activity is a great way to help your child learn the alphabet, build their vocabulary and bolster letter recognition skills.

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

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

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

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

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

Compound words get easier if kids can spot two smaller words that they already know inside. Add some fun to the process with this card game!

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

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

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 child create a rebus message for a unique Father's Day card or poster; it's like a collage and encoded message all in one!

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