Preschool - 1st Grade Common Core Math Activities

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

Bring out your child’s creative side with this fun Halloween-themed craft.

Cornucopia still life painting is a great activity for your young artist to look at light and shadow, textures and composition in creating art at Thanksgiving!

Here's a pumpkin nut bread recipe that makes for a wonderful project on a crisp autumn afternoon.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

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!

Take the spookiness out of spiders with this web-making activity! Your child will practice talking about and creating shapes in this Halloween craft, and learn about spiders along the way.

Encourage your child to compare and contrast a wide variety of autumn-themed items by weighing various objects and recording their findings.

Help your child learn science and math skills like sorting, sequencing, and ordering while taking a nature walk and collecting and collaging leaves.

Catch the dance mash fever with this catchy and foot-tapping activity that's all about movement and Halloween fun!

Prepare for some scary Halloween counting practice! This game encourages players to knock down cylinders and then add to determine their scores.