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.
Make a Homemade Hand Warmer!
Here's a perfect experiment for a cold, wintry day! The loaded combination of a few natural materials results in a natural warming device that will astonish your child!
Whip Up a Tornado in Your Kitchen!
Help your child harness the awesome power of this meteorological phenomenon by recreating a tornado vortex in the safety of your kitchen.
Fabulous "Fortune Cookie" Cupcakes
Show your child how to treat loved ones to a special surprise with these delectable cupcakes that hold embedded fortunes! They are sure to make anyone's day.
On the Road Again! Back Seat Activities
Are you at a loss for how to keep your child entertained during those long hours on your next road trip? Here are some great ways to keep your child's mind active and learning while he passes the time on the road.
Play Splashy Tag Pool Game
Hot summer days got you craving some cooler weather? While we can't change the forecast, we can offer this fun pool game instead! Use a hose to play a very wet version of musical chairs, only instead of music you use a hose and instead of chairs you use a pool!
Reaction Time Science: How Fast Are You?
Does your child think he has good reflexes? Now's his chance to prove it. Here's a science and math experiment that gauges your child's reaction time. All you need is a yardstick and a friend!
Play Undercover Intruders
Looking for a great family game to play over summer break? Try Undercover Intruders, an exciting game that uses squirt guns and blindfolds to test your child's abilities to stay silent and sneak passed the guards. Can she get through without being noticed? Try and find out!
Layering Liquids: Explore Density Science
Teach your child some scientific basics with this fun and informative experiment. Explore the densities of different liquids as you stack them on top of one another!
Renaissance Man: Invent Like Leonardo da Vinci!
Help your child's imagination take flight as she follows in the footsteps of one of the greatest thinkers of our time: Leonardo da Vinci. She'll create her very own invention and get those wheels turning as she builds her critical thinking skills with this fun project.
Indian Painting: Art In Nature
Explore the beautiful art and culture of India with this fun and creative project. Your child will expand her artistic and cultural horizons and create a stunning work of art in the process.
