Here's a silly game that uses nursery rhymes to introduce a big concept in first grade reading and writing: learning about nouns and verbs.

Rhyming helps kids better understand word structure. This silly game transforms rhymes into a mystery bag guessing game.

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

Help your child get more comfortable with rhyme schemes with The Bear in Despair by Amanda Bray Cody.

Rhymes are all around us! Get your kid in on this game of simple rhyming words. She'll match up cards with rhyming words and pictures on them.

Try your hand at writing jump rope rhymes by organizing your ideas first, then composing your creation like a poem.

Combine rhymes, riddles and poetry with a terse verse! What do you call floral electricity? Flower Power!

Turn your living room into a sophisticated café while your child and their friends explore the world of poetry with this unique and entertaining party idea.

This simple game isn't just a diversion, it teaches your child to identify the incorrect word within a familiar verse.

Here are two fun, rhythmic jump rope chants to help your first grader learn the days of the week, practice reading skills, and stay fit!

Why not change things up a bit with this fun way of making those loop-hole bunny ears that sit at the top of his sneakers.

Plant a mini herb garden and teach your child about science and nature.

Inspire a love for the written word by creating an illustrated nature poetry book with your kids.

Here's a simple and fun kindergarten or first grade gardening activity: grow a miniature container garden in a paper egg carton. Great for kinesthetic learners.

It's a rare kid who doesn't like a sandbox. Next time you're out digging, build in some earth science, too.

Using a glass fishbowl, you and your kids can create a low-humidity, open-topped terrarium perfect for easy care, drought-tolerant succulents.

Teach your kids about colors and patterns while creating a beautiful work of art.

Take a trip to the pet store and then make a scrapbook to help your kindergartener learn the difference between living and non living things!

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

Is your child learning to "sound it out"? This game will help him stretch his "decoding" skills so when he runs into new words, he's ready to take them on.

Introduce your child to the concept of the melting pot by decorating a patriotic 4th of July planter.

Water, along with soil and light, is a necessary component for plant growth. So what's better for promoting plant growth: tap water, or rain water?

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.