Elementary School Activities : Page 123

For a cool art project, help your child create a "Me Timeline," a unique poster that works on a key math and social studies skill: putting events in order.

In this social emotional learning activity, children will learn about forgiveness by watching a short video, listening to and learning "The Forgiveness Song," and reflecting on a time they practiced forgiveness.

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

A twist on the gingerbread house, this train is made with graham crackers, icing, and candy decorations. A great 2nd-3rd grade holiday arts and crafts activity.

This is a great activity for when the kids get a little stir crazy. It works indoors or out.

In this science project, young children observe, record, and create collections of colors in their world and increase their powers of observation.

In this cool experiment, learn how to find specific gravity of minerals using liquids of different densities to see which substances and items sink and float.

Combine rhymes, riddles and poetry with a terse verse! What do you call floral electricity? Flower Power!

Vincent van Gogh painted golden hued pictures of the harvest using bold lines and vibrant color. Your child can explore this style of art using oil pastels.

Ready for a game that's mostly about strategy with a little luck thrown in for good measure? Make math fact practice exciting and start rolling the dice!

Help your child make sense of our colorful world with this easy-to-make color challenge!

Help your child craft her first pair of knitting needles out of recycled chopsticks!

Help your child use an old water bottle and a few other household materials to make her own eco-friendly pal!

Since every person's fingerprint is unique, a fingerprint keychain is a fun way for your kindergartener to leave her own special mark on a useful item.

Replace the butterfat and sugar of ice cream with the sublime sweetness of a frozen chocolate-covered banana.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Give Hallmark a run for its money with these handmade printed cards.

Make a phonics paper egg to help your child build up his reading and writing skills.

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

In this activity, your child will learn how slowing down and using mindfulness can help us be more aware of others' needs. They will also draw a picture of a time when they made a healthy and helpful choice.

In this activity, your child will discuss how to stand up for others, and they'll use pipe cleaners to design a symbol that reminds them to stand up for others.

Save up your paper rolls to help your child create an upcycled craft that looks just like iron work!

A Christmas tree advent calendar will help your child count down the days until the holiday. This craft is a great way to keep your child busy this winter.

Encourage your child to memorize the items on the Seder plate and what they symbolize with this artsy activity.

Who wants to take a boring paper bag to school -- just to throw away as soon as the bell rings -- when you can create a reusable lunch bag out of fleece?

Introduce your second grader to a fun Mexican custom by showing her how to make papel picado, a beautiful creation of cut-out tissue paper.

Celebrate the sweeter side of the holidays with this charming mouse ornament!

Here's a fun car game for you: Blind Distance. Blind Distance is a great way to bond with your child and teacher her about depth perception at the same time.

Labor Day is the perfect time to celebrate our postal workers. Have your kid write a thank you note to your local post office to show his appreciation.

Create a piece of public art on a movable wall. This scrap paper mosaic is made on a board that can be displayed just about anywhere.