Elementary School Activities : Page 128

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Make these homemade friendship pencils for a party or the beginning of school and have a stylish writing utensil that kids will love trading.

Make a festive holiday garland with your preschooler or kindergartener to practice making patterns with household items! This activity is a decorating classic.

Using only straight-line sewing, your fourth can create a nifty felt pencil case perfect for his busy life.

This versatile clay-like material hardens if left out and can be used for building sand castles, forts, and even school projects.

Put together this delicious infused honey with an herb or flavoring of your choice. Then put it in a pretty jar and give it as a gift!

When your child makes cute and delicious pudding cup faces, he has also created edible works of art!

Challenge your third-grader to sharpen her new math skills--and maybe do the planet a favor, too.

Create a scented surprise for mom on Mother's Day! Make a pillowcase potpourri filled with dried lavender.

Increase your child's confidence in interpreting bar graphs and throw a little candy into the mix to sweeten the learning process.

Few architectural features are as recognizable as the Russian onion dome. In this project, your kid will recreate the striking beauty of this roof-top marvel.

This play-activity causes young children to focus on and become more aware of their sense of hearing and the power of their ears.

Introduce your fifth grader to the irresistible fun of string art with this letter project!

Help cement the concept of place value with this simple activity that involves creating a set of dials made from Styrofoam cups.

Could your child’s room use a little bit more firecracker sparkle? Add an explosion of glow-in-the-dark color with this spectacular mason jar craft.

Your child can learn more about traditional Irish cooking this St. Patrickâs Day by making some apple barley pudding â a real tasty treat!

Cook up some spooky ghost toast for all your little ghouls and goblins this Halloween!

Want a word game to play? How about just a fun way to spend the afternoon? Get creative thinking going and have fun with vocabulary!

This simple illuminaria can be made for any season or holiday. It's so fun that parents and kids alike will enjoy making a new one for each special holiday!

Give your third grader a head start in language arts by teaching her an alliteration lesson with this Santa Claus-themed writing project.

Give your number one dad something that he truly deserves this Father's Day!

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Your child's journal should be as unique as she is. Help her transform a simple notebook into a personalized piece of art.

Help your first grader create special 3D paper Christmas trees that he can use to decorate the home or give to friends.

Create a beautiful piece of art to celebrate Hanukkah! Using easy to find materials, your child will create a one of a kind suncatcher great for decoration or even a gift to family and friends!

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

This science fair project idea investigates if heat from direct sunlight is hotter than heat from reflected sunlight.

Call in your crafty kids to help make this homemade air freshener, perfect for stowing in the backseat to keep your ride smelling fresh and clean.

To make this unique Valentine's Card, all your child will need is his creative mind, some paper, and a pencil.

Cookie cutters aren't just for gingerbread men anymore. Here are 8 fun and creative projects to do with cookie-cutters!