Elementary School Activities : Page 100

Take play-dough to the next level with this homemade recipe, adding surprising ingredients perfect for summer!

Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.

All it takes is some colored felt fabric, a needle, thread, and a few beads and your daughter can make decorative felt pinwheels!

Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!

Your kindergartener can contribute these beaded napkin rings to your Thanksgiving table...and sneak in some good math patterning practice, too.

Every kid loves the excitement of waiting for a special letter or package in the mail. Now they'll be able to have their very own mailbox!

Celebrate the holidays by making farolitos, paper lanterns with elaborate designs and historical roots.

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

Gather the neighborhood children together and practice graphing with this backyard tournament!

Make this fluffy, fun feather pin as a unique fashion statement or a trendy gift for a lucky recipient.

In this activity, students will be challenged to describe and count the ways a toy moves from one position on a grid to another.

Start Father's Day off on the right foot by baking Dad a batch of scrumptious muffins packed with fruit, fiber, and heart-healthy oat bran.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

All your preschooler needs to create a personalized Halloween memento is their two hands and some black paint.

This is a healthy dish that'll bring color to any meal but simple enough that kids of all ages can take the lead in making this delicious Korean dish.

This science fair project idea measures the growth of bread dough and finds out how long it takes for the dough to stop rising.

Help your kindergartener practice his shape recognition and develop his fine motor skills by making a scarecrow at home.

Make corn kernel necklaces this fall and help build your child's hand-eye coordination along with her fine motor skills.

Help your teen show Mom how much he loves her through song ... with her very own CD!

This unexpected art project is sure to result in a Picasso-esque jumble of imagination that will teach your kid about shapes, colors, and abstract form!

This winter world craft will introduce your kid to pointillism, a technique in which dots are used to create a recognizable image.

This heart print makes the perfect simple and sweet gift for Valentine's Day!

If your mom loves gardening and plants, make her a Mother's Day garden decoration perfect for displaying in her yard!

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

Create a herd of pachyderms to parade across a dresser or tabletop and take the opportunity to teach your kid a little bit about these majestic mammals.

Is your child learning to write the alphabet correctly? In this "kinesthetic" activity, use movement and art to help your child with letter-writing.

This treasure hunt gets kids comfortable using the dictionary, and makes looking up words a lot of fun!

Pilgrim hat cookies are tasty Thanksgiving treats. Make marshmallow pilgrim hat cookies with your child to celebrate the Thanksgiving season.

Create your very own adorable reindeer to keep you company throughout the holiday season.