Elementary School Activities : Page 85

Help your child get ready for back to school with this fun fifth grade activity, which has him creating an "I'm Studying" door sign.

Create origami claws that can transform your child into a bird, cat, or other clawed creature.

Want to play publisher for a day? Become a book jacket illustrator for this creative and fun project.

For kids who prefer to do homework flopped on a rug, this practical caddy can make all the difference!

Your child can make her own Mexican tin art mirror with cardboard, a mirror, and an aluminum pan.

Celebrate Easter, or just about any day, with a candy necklace. Grab your favorite candies, a string of yarn and get ready to make a yummy, colorful treat!

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

This fun photography activity will build your child's vocabulary, their understanding of the world, and they'll make their own game of concentration!

Design a set of uppercase and lowercase alphabet cards, then use them to play memory and phonics games!

This science fair project idea discovers whether there are some objects that do not fall at a constant rate.

How much water comes out of snow? Explore this timely question with your kindergarten scientist with this easy winter experiment.

You won't miss the gluten in these pancakes! These delicious and nutritious flap jacks will make a fabulous addition to any breakfast table, gluten free or not!

Help your young sewer create a delightful owl egg cosy out of just a few felt scraps and some embroidery floss.

This homemade snare drum made with everyday household items gets its authentic rattle sound from paper clips and tin.

This refreshing salad is tasty and chock full of fresh veggies! Your child will hone her slicing skills as she makes this delicious dish.

A heart wreath is a pretty and festive Valentine's Day decoration. Make a heart wreath with your child this Valentine's Day.

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.

This cultural craft makes a pretty decoration and teaches kids about other cultures.

A round scoop of vanilla ice cream, red sprinkles, and bat and glove cookies are all it takes to make a baseball-themed treat.

Homemade breakfast bars with chocolate and cherries make a tasty to-go breakfast for Valentine's Day. Whip up a batch of homemade breakfast bars with your kid.

The kitchen can be a favorite place for kids. And cooking helps them develop valuable skills-- from eye-hand coordination, to reading, to math

Help your kindergartner make a delightful and delicious lunch for the whole family.

Nothing says Father's Day like a brand new necktie. Much tastier than fabric ties, these sweet baked versions are the perfect gift for Dad.

Is your princess missing a crown? Look no further: grab a few sparkly pipe cleaners and twist for a crown that's half jewelry, half sculpture, and 100% shine.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

Wonder why bugs always fly around your lights at night? This experiment determines whether insects are attracted to the heat or the light.

Here's a rainy day phonics craft project for you and your first grader. Reel in those double "ee" words on this do-it-yourself eel!

Baked rather than fried, these sweet potato fries are a healthier alternative to classic French fries.

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