Fifth Grade Activities
Browse through our fifth grade activities, or use the selector below to pick a subject. You'll find many fifth grade activities to keep your child learning on the fly, all year long. From fun holiday activities to subject specific ones there are many 5th grade activities to choose from.
Make a Book Jacket!
Want to play publisher for a day? Become the copy editor and illustrator for this creative and fun project.
Discover a Dandelion's Habitat
In this activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.
Bake Apple Cider Cupcakes
Surprise your child by taking the apple cider from the fridge and transforming it into a wonderful treat!
Play Grammar Bingo
Help your child reinforce parts of speech with Grammar Bingo! Learning the parts of speech starts young, but retaining it can be a challenge. Grammar Bingo is the perfect way to combine fun and learning!
Cook Thai Peanut Noodles
Your child can turn dinner into a flavorful adventure that transports the entire family to a land far away with some quick and easy Thai peanut noodles.
Make a Book of Mazes
Let your child use his wits to challenge people to complete his labyrinthine book of mazes. Making mazes will keep your child busy, and he'll be able to share the fun with a friend, too.
Percent Flash
Practice percentages in this competitive card game! Race to calculate the answer as cards are flipped over. For each correct answer you give, you'll earn a card. Whoever earns the most cards, wins!
Paint Leaves in Watercolor
This project is a great way to explore variations in how to paint using watercolor.
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.
Make Potato Power
Who knew that those tasty spuds can also do double-duty as an undercover battery? Believe it or not, the common potato has the capacity to create enough electrochemical energy to power a small digital clock.
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