Preschool - 2nd Grade Activities : Page 72

Creating a book is one thing, but creating a codex is a whole different ball game.

Invite your kindergarten scientist to conduct this color mixing experiment to discover which primary hues make a rainbow of secondary colors.

This simple project makes young children aware of their sense of smell and its capacity for providing them with information about their world.

Try this creative art project with your second grader to help him build up his fine motor skills and artistic awareness as he makes a faux stained glass vase.

Encourage your child to take ownership of a plant by creating a care plan and following it over the course of a couple of weeks.

This nutcracker soldier won't crack any nuts, but he will hide candies. Make a nutcracker soldier with your child this Christmas and have a cracking good time.

Here's a fun activity that will help your child become familiar with both punctuation marks...by using pasta shapes!

Who are the people young readers meet in their books? This reading activity will help your first grader build important comprehension skills.

Help your kindergartener learn to manage a telephone with this homemade keyboard that also helps kids practice letters and numbers.

Do a little kitchen chemistry as you make your own bubble solution and bubble-wand shapes!

For a cool art project, help your child create a "Me Timeline," a unique poster that works on a key math and social studies skill: putting events in order.

Create one-of-a-kind noisemakers to bring some fun to New Year's Eve.

Your child can celebrate Mexican culture by making his very own percussion instrument using simple materials such as paper plates and tissue paper.

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

Your kindergarten artist will love practicing math and coloring when he makes his own unique paint-by-numbers! This activity is creative and educational.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will practice a mindfulness and forgiveness visualization and write a letter to someone with whom they've had a minor conflict and would like to forgive.

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

This colorful cupcake craft is a great party activity. What's more, it can also be a good way to help you keep track of kid's birthdays.

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot navigate around several obstacles.

Make cupid's arrow with your little one this Valentine's Day. It's a quick and easy craft that's the perfect alternative to candy-giving.

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.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

Have your kid practice completing number patterns and then create her own patterns on the wings of a butterfly with this delightfully simple paper project.

Looking for interesting craft projects using pipe cleaners? This easy art project will encourage the sculptor in your child.

In this science fair experiment, children demonstrate the relationship between the amount of stuff and the amount of pressure in a closed system.

Celebrate spring with a cute cut-out bug button your child can make out of colorful felt and markers!

If your child is particularly handy or artistic, she'll love putting her talents toward making a custom key holder. It's the perfect gift for any occasion.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

Check out this dynamic paper rocking horse perfect for wild west fans or anyone who ever wished they could ride into the sunset.

Play with, explore, and describe everyday objects with your preschooler to get her ready to learn basic math skills and concepts.