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.
Play Vocabulary Bingo
It's an easy twist on the classic game and it will prepare your fifth grader for the vocabulary challenges that lie ahead!
How to Make a Scary Mask
This easy craft teaches kids how to make a mask similar to Native American tribal masks that were used to keep spirits away. It makes a great easy homemade mask for Halloween too!
Make a Recycled Pillow Cover
The next time your child decides he needs to press restart on his wardrobe, don't ship his clothes off to Goodwill so fast.
Enjoy German Potato Salad
Instead of loading up on mayonnaise based potato salad, your child can whip up something healthier: German potato salad!
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."
Make an Elegant Colonial Confection
Follow this Colonial recipe for candied rose petals, and share the sweets with friends, family or classmates.
Bake Zucchini Fries
Is your child tired of the same old fries with dinner? Invite him to bake up some tasty zucchini fries to accompany the next family meal.
Make No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
Use this great no-bake recipe to save energy and keep cool.
African Collar Necklace
Make a beautiful African collar necklace out of paint and pasta to show off your art skills. This homemade African necklace will get kids thinking about jewelry making and different cultures.
Grow Sparkling Borax Crystals
Get your child excited about Earth science by growing crystals at home! Using just a few materials, your child can start his very own borax crystal garden.
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