5th Grade Activities
Looking for games and activities to support your fifth grader in school? This year is all about giving her the skills to make middle school a breeze. From science activities for curious kids to math games that make fractions fun, we've got great ideas to keep learning going outside of the classroom.
Montreal Bagels
You can wait to visit Montreal, or try this absolutely authentic, good-enough-to-open-a-Montreal-bagel-franchise bagel recipe.
Double Raspberry Sour Cream Rugelach
You could fill this versatile, rich rugelach dough with just about anything! Great for Yom Kippur and Hanukkah.
Cook Ozoni (Japanese Rice Cake) Soup to Celebrate Japanese New Year
In Japan, ozoni is one of the main dishes eaten on New Yearâs Day. Here's how to make this delicious traditional dish with your child.
Try Water Science Trickery!
Who doesn't love a good magic trick? Demonstrate this entertaining "illusion" to your child and educate her about water pressure at the same time! You will make it look like a single card is holding an entire glass of water in the glass.
Stay Active With Fitness Tic-Tac-Toe
This twist on the classic pencil and paper game offers your child a chance to get some fresh air and exercise. Encourage your child to stay active and help her establish healthy habits that will follow her into adulthood.
Create a Dia de los Muertos Altar
Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday in which families pay tribute to deceased loved ones. Build your own version of the traditional Dia de los Muertos altar with your child and teach him about the traditions of other cultures.
Send Water Uphill!
Your little scientist will create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as she sees the water move "uphill" through the tubing!
Bake Domino Cookies
To spark your child's interest in traditional games, bake up a set of these edible dominoes!
Construct an Easy Paddle Boat Racer!
Invite your child to build her own miniature models of paddle boats. She will have a blast racing them in your family bathtub. On your mark, get set, go!
Game Show Fun for the Whole Family
Does your child have difficulty studying material and retaining vocabulary for certain subjects in school? Have your child create his very own custom Jeopardy game for the family! It's simple and will work for all subject areas.
