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This fun shape game is like Twister...with a twist!

Lots of everyday objects can be fun, whether it's buttons, beans, or Lego blocks. Here's an activity that uses coins to build problem-solving strategies.

A hands-on guessing game that teaches kids to recognize different coins. First graders will learn their money and their math at the same time!

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

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Kindergarten algebra is a lot different than high school. In kindergarten math, algebra means grouping like things, or noticing what doesn't belong in a set.

In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Turn learning fractions into a pizza party in this fun second grade math game.

In this hands-on craft project, kids will make an analog clock of their own, and then use it to learn how to tell time.

What's my number? Go ahead and guess! This logic game focuses on number sense that suits all ability levels, as players' questions can be simple or complex.

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

Enjoy this kid-friendly recipe for Irish soda bread, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.

Celebrate the 100th day of school by making a unique work of art using 100 colorful pom poms in this fun kindergarten arts and crafts activity.

Play a game of "restaurant" to reinforce real-world applications of counting and using money.

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

How many steps long is the hallway? Kids put their graph-making skills to work as they make a step map of their own house.

For most second graders, a good secret code is just about irresistible. Here's one that builds math facts while you're at it!

Okay, identifying place value isn't as fun as eating ice cream, but with a few index cards and a competitive spirit, it can be disguised a game!

Any decent Halloween celebration isn't complete without a cat. Even though this cat has an arched back to look as if it's hissing, it's still cute!

Counting with one-to-one correspondence is an important kindergarten math skill. This simple activity turns it into a play-anywhere game.

The Kindergarten Personal Record Book makes measurement fun & active! Kids record their vital statistics from head to toe using unusual tools like paper clips.

This simple bookmaking activity will introduce and reinforce alphabet and number recognition skills that have been taught at home or learned in preschool.

Reuse old cardboard boxes and popsicle sticks to create a miniature sled that is perfect for pretend play with dolls or action figures.

Practice counting to100 independently with this American flag craft project! 

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

Sorting objects by size, color, shape, or function is an important concept in kindergarten math, and it's the perfect excuse for a little housekeeping!

Here's a hands-on activity that first grade use to help kids get a feel for equations. It uses popsicle sticks to practice addition and subtraction!