First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

Check out this fun science fair project idea for 1st grade: a solar eclipse model that demonstrates total, partial, and annular solar eclipses.

Bring barnyard fun to a rainy day by making this simple pig nose, or make several noses and round up two of your child's friends to act out Three Little Pigs.

This craft activity encourages kindergarteners to explore measuring. Get ready to measure the fun that your child will have creating his own ruler!

Deep relaxation is a great way to create the conditions for learning by helping students let go of tension and worry.

Use painted pasta to create your very own ancient Egyptian necklace.

Kids generally can't come up with the cash to buy the bling they dream of giving mom. With this project, they can make her jewelry themselves!

This butterfly costume comes together in under an hour and is perfect for your little trick-or-treater. Make this butterfly costume for Halloween or play time.

Here's an arts and crafts activity that has your first-grader or second-grader using crayons and black paint to create a beautiful wax-resist nightscape.

In this science fair project, young children will become aware of and have the opportunity to experience the four basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.

Your kindergartener will improve his fine motor skills and learn beginning baking techniques as he helps you concoct this crumbly apple dessert!

In this activity, students build a house of sticks, just like the second little pig in the classic story, The Three Little Pigs. Then, they program an educational robot to push down the house, much like the wolf who “blows the house down.”

Gather the neighborhood children together and practice graphing with this backyard tournament!

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

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

In this activity, your child will discover their interests and special talents through performing, writing, and drawing.

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

Music instruments can be expensive. Sidestep steep prices with this art project that uses recycled materials to create a melodious music maker!

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will learn about emotions and how they change, just like many parts of nature. Then they will spend time outside, exploring and reflecting on what they have learned.

Your kindergartener will be delighted to refine his motor and conceptual skills as he creates his own Maccabee shield in honor of the Maccabee revolt.

Here are three easy, budget-friendly ways to preserve your child's work and precious memories without filling up the attic.

Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.

Help your preschooler chart her good eating habits with this arts and crafts activity that has her making a healthy fruits and vegetables rainbow and graph!

This life-sized self-portrait activity encourages children to explore what makes them special, and then portray it with arts and crafts!

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

In this fun guessing game, your child uses his sense of smell and taste to figure out what is in the container. Here's how to play:

Your children will squeal with delight when they discover all the mishaps that come about after a visit from the leprechaun.

Kids get in lots of letter learning as they play this fun twist on regular tag, which engages their minds as well as their bodies.

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.

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!