Preschool - 1st Grade Activities : Page 47

Have your child create her own version of an ancient Egyptian jewelry cuff similar to one that a goddess might have worn with this fun recycled craft.

Here are some kindergarten readiness activities that you can do with reused plastic bottle caps.

Etch designs into discs of plaster of Paris using a traditional whaler technique to create a beautiful artisan necklace.

Your child can learn more about Vincent van Gogh's influential style of painting by creating an homage to Starry Night, one his most beloved paintings.

See what's on your child's mind in this colorful, creative exercise.

On the next rainy day spent inside, delight your third grader by showing him how to make his own weatherproof octopus to display for those passing by.

Toothpaste plus water equals the start to a magical winter paper project.

In kindergarten, your child spent lots of time counting things one by one. But in first grade, he'll need to be able to count in groups, especially by fives.

Challenge your kid's creativity with a fun fall art project that features you as the collaborator.

Play this game to help froggie hop home...and teach the number line to your kindergartener while you're at it!

Make these sweet-smelling sachets that smell like delicious cinnamon candy.

Put an oatmeal box, a flashlight, and some construction paper together and you have the makings of an incredibly cool bedroom planetarium!

Try this preschool arts and crafts activity: make an over-sized stuffed plaything out of butcher paper and wadded-up newspaper.

It's springtime! Time to get outside and dig! Once seeds go into the ground, invite your child to mark the spot in style.

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

Your first grader will delight in making a cookie version of homemade gelt--the gold coin chocolates that are often given as gifts or prizes during Hanukkah.

Jazz up your holiday greetings with a textured and artsy paper poinsettia!

Make an adorable nut buddy by crafting nature people out of nuts in shells! Buddies will take on their own personalities depending on the materials you use.

Your child will need to combine his sporty hand-eye coordination skills with his math skills to become the bullseye king.

Lacing is a great way to practice hand-eye coordination, which helps with writing. Turn it into a fun preschool art project, by stringing up some ABCs!

In this activity, students will draw a picture of the things they like to listen to at home using their superpower sense of mindful listening.

In this arts and crafts activity, help your preschooler make metal cloth embroidery art using only a metal screen, yarn, and other materials!

Blend art and science in this hands-on activity that shows your kindergartener how primary colors combine to make secondary colors.

Kids are acutely aware of what's "fair" and what's not. Here's a quirky way to teach your first grader the importance of voting and democracy.

Most people throw out soaked tea bags after use, but artists know a secret--tea bags can be a great medium for creating one-of-a-kind modern art.

Chicken souse is a delicious dish native to the Caribbean. Much like American chicken soup, souse contains meat, broth and vegetables but with an island twist.

Want to make your own version of the Hollywood walk of fame in your own garden? Immortalize your child's handiwork by creating a cement handprint craft.

Learning to count can be pretty tough. Have your child play this game with you or a friend and watch her quickly become a master counter.

Run, run as fast as you canâto create this felt gingerbread man! Bring this beloved tale to life with felt, cardstock and brightly colored decorations.

Teach your child about recycling and gardening as she re-uses an empty plastic milk gallon jug to craft a swan-shaped plant container!