It's about time
A personal timeline shows kids their place in history.
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Word for word
Do-it-yourself magnetic poetry kits make language come alive.
Map that house
How you can help at home: Practice beginning mapping skills with your first-grader by mapping your house onto graph paper.
Five Easy Ways to Exercise Your Child's Creativity
In our busy family lives, it's easy to forget that children need time to do what comes naturally: let their imaginations run wild.
Crayon-Resist Still Life
How you can help at home: In this art activity your child creates a still life with crayons and watercolors.
Accordion book fun
How you can help at home: Make a homemade book with your child and build his reading and writing skills.
Line Drawing
How you can help at home: In this activity your child learns about different types of lines and makes a line drawing.
Color and shape abstract art
How you can help at home: In this activity your child explores different shapes to create abstract art.
Make a scene
When books begin to seem like hard work, dioramas help bring their magic to life.
Cool kitchen science: Handmade ice cream
Give your first- or second-grader a beginner's lesson in chemistry with a favorite, frozen childhood treat.
