Elementary School Activities : Page 99

Use a beloved toy as a jumping-off point for a fantastic storytelling exercise in this activity that will get the littlest ones thinking about creative writing.

Your child can celebrate autumn by creating their very own beautifully decorated tree cone, covered with bright leaves celebrating the season.

Turn up the heat this February with a melted crayon heart, a crafty and colorful decoration for Valentine's Day.

Patterns come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. As your child alters one element and then another they'll create a unique piece of artwork.

Want to make sure you raise a money-savvy kid? Start him out right with this activity that hides valuable math skills within a fun grocery store game.

Teach your child about Chinese New Year by creating a dragon float inspired by the brilliant traditional ones seen in Chinese new year parades.

Design a special recipe book just for mom. Kid-made and packed with recipes for some of mom's favorite dishes, it's sure to be a hit on Mother's Day.

Gather the family around for this fun song and game that will get your holiday started!

Check out this dynamic paper rocking horse perfect for wild west fans or anyone who ever wished they could ride into the sunset.

This Thanksgiving cornucopia makes a great addition to any dining table because once youâre done looking at it, you can dig in and eat it!

Science fair project which examines the relationship between frequency of spider web vibration and spider's response time.

Help your own young scientist tackle the wonders of static electricity from the comfort of his own home!

Your third grader will strengthen her hand-eye coordination as she creates and plays her very own take-anywhere pinball game!

In this activity, your child will write and draw about a time when they acted in ways that illustrated responsibility, kindness, or integrity. They will also reflect on what it felt like to have control over their choices and behaviors.

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

Your fourth grader will gain valuable fraction practice as he mixes up a savory spice rub for your family's barbeque master!

Bake a delicious cherry pie in remembrance of one of country's most famous presidents -- George Washington!

Understanding how to make positive choices about where to put our money and time is a valuable lesson us all! Children strengthen their responsible decision-making skills by learning about consumerism and its effects on society and the environment.

Do this fun art project to brighten up your home with an easy-to-make stained glass window drawing!

Enlist your fifth grader's help in making homemade mistletoe. Every time someone passes under it, he will express appreciation to another family member!

Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!

DIY gift tags make any holiday gift more special. Make these DIY gift tags with your child.

Looking for a way to stay cool in the pool? Check out Elbow Tag, a simple and easy twist on the classic game tag.

What's your problem? I'll show you my math if you show me yours! Critical thinking and computation skills are the focus of this strategic math card game.

Would your child like to learn about a hidden world? All she needs to do is open her box of markers!

Channel the artistic spirit of Romare Bearden by making a mixed media collage to express different moods.

Make fractions easy for your child to understand by incorporating their discussion and practice into meals and cooking that you two participate in together.

Make this paper mache gargoyle for a lesson in Medieval architecture and sculpture.

Forget toy stores! Show your first or second grader how to make a vehicle out of fruit from a neighbor's tree or local farmers' market.

Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.