Elementary School Activities : Page 124

Has your junior chef moved beyond chicken nuggets and mac and cheese? Challenge him to create his own brand of infused olive oil.

Have a bookworm on your hands? They'll boost their spelling and problem solving skills with this Oulipo activity re-writing lyrics to beloved Christmas songs!

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

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

This activity will give your child a chance to practice threading a needle, and she'll end up with a fun and unique hair band!

Engage your children with this fun fall activity that integrates math and science. First, your child will excavate to find leaves. Next, they'll examine them to determine the colors. Then, your child will graph their findings.

Introduce your youngster to this Japanese version of Pin the Tail on the Donkey.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

Like "Mother, May I?", this following directions tag game focuses on gross motor skills, but to the theme Itsy Bitsy Spider. Fun indoors or outside!

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!

Can you dig it? This science experiment isn't for kids who like to keep their hands clean.

In this activity, your child will learn and practice mindfulness by using their senses to focus on one thing at a time.

Sorting objects by size, color, shape, or function is an important concept in kindergarten math, and it's the perfect excuse for a little housekeeping!

Create a paper jack-o'-lantern from upcycled paper bags and newspapers with this fun Halloween craft project!

Learn how to make vampire fangs for Halloween costumes and for scary playtime. See how to make vampire fangs with this great upcycled tutorial.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

Make flavored popcorn with your kids and explore the tastes of herbs. They'll learn more about their palate as well as how to make perfectly popped popcorn!

This nutcracker soldier won't crack any nuts, but he will hide candies. Make a nutcracker soldier with your child this Christmas and have a cracking good time.

Stringy orange ghoul guts are actually a healthy and gross-looking appetizer for your child's Halloween party.

Learn about construction while making a fun new toy, the Mini-Marshmallow Popper.

Help your child learn healthy eating habits by transforming every kid's favorite food into a healthy, flavorful after-school snack.

Your first grader will gain an understanding of time management as your holiday tasks become manageable, with this to-do list reinvented as an advent calendar!

At your next party, play this amped-up version of hot potato that comes with a prize!

In this real-world exercise about the Teal Pumpkin Project, your child will create a persuasive poster to spread the word about the project in the hopes of convincing people to offer non-food trinkets this Halloween season.

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

Complete with the drippy, glittery shapes that make icicles so popular, this paper project can be hung everywhere from door frames to tabletops.

Make mom feel like the star that she truly is by holding a movie premiere in her honor, complete with red carpet!

Use this interactive activity to help your third-grade child develop vocabulary skills and make a flipbook.

Need to cool down on a hot summer night? This gazpacho recipe does the trick.

Re-purpose a tin can into a pretty compost bucket for your family's kitchen counter and learn about the science and fun of recycling and renewing objects.