Elementary School Activities : Page 73

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

Here's a fun family activity: have your child make a cameo appearance by creating and drawing on their own silhouettes!

What would it be like to be the Cat in the Hat from the famous Dr. Seuss book? This Read Across America project has your 1st grader making his own fun-in-a-box!

Craft this leprechaun hat-covered jar, brimming with St. Patrick's Day charm!

Learn how different types of soil affect how animal tracks form in this experiment!

Help your kindergartener create his own shiny medal that celebrates his amazing and award-worthy accomplishments.

This flannel board will give your child hands-on practice with math, but in a fun format, full of ladybugs.

Turkey cupcakes are quirky fowl-themed desserts that bring extra cheer to your Thanksgiving meal. Make turkey cupcakes that your kids will want to gobble up.

This project determines the age of a tree using a growth factor chart instead of cutting the tree down to count the rings in its base.

Counting syllables can be tough. Help your kid get some practice on Valentine's Day with this simple game.

Time is an abstract concept that's difficult to grasp. But waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven on Thanksgiving is a concretely yummy experience.

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

How does your ghost feel? No, no, we're not wondering if it's happy or sad, joyful or mad. We want to know your ghost's texture!

2nd graders with some weaving experience can turn a gallon milk jug and plastic grocery bags into a functional basket.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

In this pretend play activity, your child will get to design a custom superhero utility belt and invent a new superhero to go with it!

This Santa mask is a fun way to celebrate Christmas with your kindergartener. Make a Santa mask to bring a little cheer to your Christmas season.

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

Practice your addition and subtraction in this card game. Disclose is a math activity any first or second grader will love!

Celebrate the season of flowers with a homemade vase budding with blooms of the season. Filled with the warmth of a sunny day, it's just the thing for spring.

This tissue paper painting activity has been developed especially with special needs children in mind, but is an enjoyable craft for just about anyone.

Science fair project which measures the shadow cast by a meter stick at various times in order to predict the circumference of the earth.

Help your child honor her grandpa this Father's Day by creating an original photo essay just for him.

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

Practice early social studies skills and get your child excited about the new school year with this fun activity.

This bottle cap jewelry project is a fun way to add personal style to your pre-teen's wardrobe without breaking the bank or battling mall crowds.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Let your future scribe's imagination run wild! Children have a hard time understanding fact versus fiction, and writing a tall tale can help.

Baking holiday gingerbread men has ever been more educational! Your kindergartener will work on fine motor skills, logic, and counting in this cookie activity.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.