1st grade learners

Print and play this fun family board game that gets kids up and active! Players learn healthy habits and earn tokens for activities such as "Jump like a kangaroo" and "Pretend to juggle."

Practice math and motor skills with this Pet Pad long-jump printable!

Test your logic skills with this Pet Pad race puzzle! Complete the puzzle to find out which pet wins the race.

Encourage kids to be writers by setting up an inviting writing basket with cards, journals, stickers and markers.

Here's a coloring activity that's fun for the whole quirky family!

Decorating these sugar cookies gives you and your little learner an opportunity to talk about the amazing science of sea stars.

In this free webisode, a field trip to the beach teaches Hippo a valuable lesson about confidence.

Not only does the LeapBand help children learn a wide range of new skills, but you’ll also find that these wearable devices are fun for the whole family!

We know kids play hard, so we make our tablets kid-tough. Before handing an expensive tablet to your tot, ask "Can your tablet do this?"

While it may be tempting to try to bribe or trick your son into eating trying new foods, child development research suggests that forcing a child to eat something can actually make picky eating behavior worse.

It is great that your daughter already has a head-start when it comes to math. One way to keep her interested in math and help her continue to improve her math skills is to create fun math opportunities wherever you are.

Becoming a parent often means rearranging priorities, but it does not mean having to completely lose your sense of self. You may not be able to enjoy all the activities you did before you had kids but it is important to preserve one or two things that give you a creative outlet and boost your own self-esteem. Volunteering is a wonderful way to get involved in your community, use your talents and meet others. However, parents who are the primary caretaker of a young child may have difficulty finding volunteer opportunities. Fortunately, there are ways to bring children along to volunteer activities and set a great example. Outdoor clean-ups or plant-ins give kids fresh air while you beautify the community. Some opportunities can be done from home. Invite over friends and stuff baskets for a food pantry—your toddler can even pitch in. Team up with other volunteers so you can take turns doing the heavy lifting and keeping an eye on the kids. Try to find kid-friendly activities that parallel your work. If you are preparing care packages for deployed soldiers, ask kids to decorate the inside of the box with crayons and stickers. With a little creativity, you can still volunteer and even encourage your kids to do the same.

Today's children have mountains of toys, a full schedule of activities and digital content on demand...but do they know how to just "go play"?

The many benefits of mixing, pouring and stirring as a family.

Helping children develop their global awareness through play and activities