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.
Write a Deluxe Letter from Camp!
Is your child trying overnight camp this summer? If so, prepare your child for writing a letter home with this activity!
Write a List Poem
If you can write a list, you can write a poem! Help your child practice her writing while channeling her inner poet in this activity that has her composing an entire poem from a simple list.
Create a Collection That Rocks!
Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.
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."
Kids in the Kitchen: Fourth of July Barbeque
Get your child in the kitchen and give him a chance to flex his culinary muscles and get him excited about cooking and eating some fabulous food. This Fourth of July, celebrate the holiday and cook with your kids!
Celebrate Colonial History and Make a Loom!
Celebrate our nation's colonial history by making your very own weaving loom! This is a fun project for a summer afternoon, especially if it's around the Fourth of July and you've got some extra yarn in red, white, and blue!
Statue of Liberty Portrait Poster
Help your child make meaningful connections to the spirit of independence this Fourth of July, as she celebrates the nation with this fun arts and crafts activity.
Create Your Own "Woodcut" Stamp
Here's an activity that will help your child create her very own stamp. Inspired by the Japanese woodcut, your child will create a raised design on block of wood with only string and glue to create a unique and personalized stamp she can use on everything!
Hold a Father's Day Chili Cook-Off!
If your Father's Day festivities include meeting up with extended family, why not put all the dads to the test with a chili cook-off?
A "Roots and Wings" Card for Mom
Parenting is a balancing act at every age, from toddlerhood through high school and beyond. Here's a special card to honor Mom this year, and to salute the love and work in raising kids.
