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

Save some money on the decorations with this simple birthday banner that your child can make himself!

Teach your kindergartener or first grader about the art of correspondence by guiding them to create their own postcards out of favorite family photographs.

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.

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.

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!

Children will read a book, then retell the story with pictures they have painted on stones.

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started:

With a newspaper, highlighter, and some fun extra prizes, you can help your first grader start lifetime reading habits with print all around us.

This goofy scramble book activity will bring laughs...but also some good, solid comprehension skills too!