5th Grade Outdoor 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.
Patriots vs. Redcoats: An Outdoor Social Studies Game
Can your patriots stop the Redcoats from capturing Concord's armory? Be active, have fun, and learn about American history with a new twist on the classic running game "Capture the Flag."
Play French Crickets
Most kids are familiar with dodgeball and kickball, but have your kids ever heard of French Cricket? This fun outdoor game is easy to set-up, all you need is a baseball bat, a tennis ball, and some excited players.
Go on a Backyard Botany Hunt!
Want to give your child a lesson in the wide world of plants? Here's a fun activity that will have him researching, collecting, and charting plant specimens from the neighborhood.
Playground Physics
Here is a quick experiment you can conduct at the playground to introduce or reinforce the concept of Newton's First Law, The Law of Inertia.
Explore Circumference with Your Bicycle Wheel
By late elementary school, students are exploring the many ways that geometry translates to real-world situations. Here's a hands-on activity that helps your child understand the concept of "circumference."
Guess My Rock!
There are hundreds of properties in rocks which you can describe, so get your geology goggles on and get ready to rock your child's science skills.
Keep a Horizon Calendar
Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week for as long as you can to come up with your own calendar.
Plan an Environmental Cleanup Project
Life is busy, and it's hard to think about the big topics, such as refining your child's environmental conscience. Sometimes just taking matters into your own hands is a great way to make an example for your child.
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.
Play Rattlesnake Relay
In this wacky group game, participants hold hands in a circle and work together to move a hula hoop around the group. Since it requires several participants, this is a great game to play at a birthday party or family gathering!
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