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

Research shows that when we focus on things we are grateful for, we literally rewire our brains to focus on the positive. Help kids experience the joy of gratitude by creating trees that give thanks.

Children will read a book, then retell the story with pictures they have painted on stones.

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.

Children will learn about teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg and then brainstorm ways they would like to lead change to help the Earth.

This string a necklace arts activity teaches first grade readers to look for a story's beginning, middle, and end.

This Father's Day, give dad something he'll really appreciate: a book about him, written by his favorite author...his son or daughter!

Take a beach ball, a marker, and a first grader. What do you get? An outdoor activity that works on reading comprehension, in the midst of a game of catch!

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

Teach your kindergartener or first grader about the art of correspondence by guiding him in creating his very own postcards out of favorite family photographs.

This goofy scramble book activity will bring laughs...but also some good, solid comprehension skills too!

Try this simple activity to stimulate some very complex thinking with your first grader to develop those all-important reading and comprehension skills.

Help your learner develop her fine motor and communication skills with this fun and festive fall activity.

The alphabet is a big learning milestone for most kids. Help your child learn alphabetical order by making a food list in this fun Thanksgiving activity.

Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Do this fun writing activity with your child to honor Black History Month.

Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.

Make these simple homemade New Year's gifts with your child this holiday season to give to friends and family, each with a special message inside.

Make a Santa-shaped "wish card" holder for your child...and sneak in some solid practice in reading and writing, too!

Here's a hilarious alternative to those sugary conversation hearts...and a way to keep building first grade literacy skills while you're at it!

Help your child gain reading comprehension skills, as well as listening and memory skills with this fun activity that uses his favorite book!

Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.

Here's an activity to help your first grader read and write, while staying in touch with a faraway friend or relative. Here's how:

Here's an wholesome arts and crafts activity for your kid: create awesome handmade apple note cards with just some paint and blank paper!

Salute your "#1 Dad" with this creative pop-up card!

Guide your first grader through a map drawing project inspired by her favorite fairy tale. Its masked as a fun art activity, but it also packs learning punch!