Kindergarten and 1st Grade Activities : Page 25

Decorate your porch or backyard with this unique fall craft!

Help your second grader embrace his "green" side by recycling empty citrus peels into fruity ice cream bowls!

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.

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

Craft butterflies from coffee filters in this sweet spring craft project!

This underwater painting is as colorful as it is fun!

This Thanksgiving cornucopia activity will give you a nice homemade table decoration and will give your child a festive reason to read, write, and be thankful.

Make a "feeling meter" that helps your first grader read key feeling words and communicate his emotions accurately to you.

Your child can use Styrofoam, green paint and toothpicks to create her own cactus plant sculpture.

Make the sentiment of live flowers last and last by showing your kindergartener how to craft a bouquet that will never wilt--a family photo bouquet, that is.

Make your own Matryoshka out of simple craft materials in this easy how-to!

Use egg cartons to create imaginative spiders the kids will treasure.

Baking holiday gingerbread men has ever been more educational! Your kindergartener will work on fine motor skills, logic, and counting in this cookie activity.

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

This fudge cookie recipe is incredibly easy for even the youngest kids to follow. Plus, it makes a great gift when you're looking to wrap up something sweet.

This alphabet hunt is pure pirate-loving fun. And it gives kids practice in learning to recognize letters and sounds-- a key skill for reading readiness.

Who knew that nature could get so crafty? Show your kindergartener how to collect and morph pinecones into a whole team of personalized pinecone people.

Make the world's simplest tutu. Don't worry if you aren't good with a needle--putting this no-sew tutu together is as easy as tying your shoe!

Let your child add her creative touch to Cinco de Mayo celebrations by showing her how to make chili pepper napkin rings.

Have your child create and decorate a paper plate frisbee that will keep them occupied for hours on end.

Plan ahead for summer, by constructing a holiday calendar with your child. A great way to teach kids about time!

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"?

Give your first grader reading and writing practice with this fun, practical postcard that will also help with spelling strategies.

Make a slithery snake from paper chains and learn about patterns at the same time.

This project reuses freebie magnets to make one-of-a-kind magnets for your one-of-a-kind kid!

Show your child how to make homemade wrapping paper with a twist by using sponge art to create the fabulous designs. Here's how:

This simple fall-themed syllable game is a great way to introduce the concept of a syllable to your young learner.

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

These handmade Christmas treat cups are perfect for house parties, school celebrations, and holiday bake sales.

Here's a delightful activity that uses your child's name to help him improve his writing skills.