Elementary School Activities : Page 36

Don't despair if numerators and denominators seem like a bore to your child. This colorful collage is sure to show him the brighter side of fractions.

In this activity, your second grader will design her very own heart map to show what she's really made of.

Give your science savvy kindergarten a lesson in plant science with this fun carnation experiment.

Here, kids can make edible collages out of cookies and candy. Colorful, creative, and delicious, they make great gifts for sweet-toothed family and friends.

In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.

Make a batch of chocolate clay to teach kids the art of molding and sculpting. Working with their hands has never been this much fun.

Have your child observe, measure and record the amount of space objects occupy, and you'll have an inside space explorer on your hands in no time!

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

Learners can hone their cutting skills while making this patriotically festive star collage!

Challenge your kindergartener to finding out if a coin toss is really fair by conducting this coin toss experiment.

Help your child score points with a personalized message of her own. All it takes is a set of handmade letter tiles to create some word wall art.

Help your third grader craft a homemade version of this classic strategy game, using just an old egg carton and a few beads!

This activity is a fun way for your first grader to learn about how veggies help your body while being creative with art and drama. Here's how to get started.

This life-sized self-portrait activity encourages children to explore what makes them special, and then portray it with arts and crafts!

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

Set up a fun guessing game for your curious kindergartener, one that will test her ability to use all five of her senses.

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

Who said snow globes have to be round and made of glass? Here’s our take on this holiday favorite, using paper and plastic.

This hands-on activity practices skip counting, a key first grade math skill. But it's silly fun!

Ombre art is all the rage. Help your young artist learn all about tints and shades while creating a piece of art to celebrate Valentine's Day.

Teach your child the meaning of recycle and reuse by repurposing plastic spoons as plant markers for your vegetable garden.

Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.

What better way to remember the achievements of past U.S. Presidents than with a game of memory!

In this activity, your child will explore the difference between boredom and curiosity in building greater attentiveness and happiness in the present moment.

Help your kid get a handle on punctuation by challenging her to create a story that's truly out of this world.

Remember the classic card game, Go Fish? Here's a fun twist on it that will help your kid learn her the different parts of speech in a fun way!

This game is the perfect way to prepare your child for any shopping adventures you may embark upon, all while practicing important math concepts.

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

The Kindergarten Personal Record Book makes measurement fun & active! Kids record their vital statistics from head to toe using unusual tools like paper clips.

Ignite your kindergartener's love of adventure and learning with an imaginary trip under the sea.