Elementary School Math Activities : Page 9

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

Work on division with remainders in this fun fourth grade math board game.

If it's Easter, it must be time for egg hunts. But we have to admit, most kids would rather take a bite out of a yummy cupcake than a hard-boiled egg.

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

Have your kid practice completing number patterns and then create her own patterns on the wings of a butterfly with this delightfully simple paper project.

How does salinity affect the point at which water freezes? Kids will find out by performing this cool melting ice experiment.

This experiment examines whether storing your orange juice at different temperatures affects its acidity.

Create a counting book, in order from 1-30, to help your child figure out a variety of ways of recognizing and representing numbers.

Most timeline activities are all about history. Make timelines more relevant and personal for your child by focusing on the hours and minutes of his day.

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

Build this game, and give your kid some hands-on practice ordering numbers. Soon your first grade kid will be Master of the number line!

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

Instead of drilling facts, grab sidewalk chalk and head outside for a rousing game of this Math Run game. Play the Math Run game with your child.

This competitive inequalities card game is a great way to help your child understand the connection between numerals and the values they represent.

Compare and order numbers and introduce mathematical inequalities in this fun math card game.

If your young child is a kinesthetic learner, this equation board is perfect for teaching him addition and subtraction facts.

Whether the snow is fluffy and soft or icy and hard, a snowman is sure to inspire a smile. No wonder this snowman is so happy—it's made using marshmallows!

Check out this twist on a peanut butter and banana sandwich. The banana replaces the bread to make the perfect fun and nutritious after-school snack.

Your child will need to combine his sporty hand-eye coordination skills with his math skills to become the bullseye king.

Here's an activity that will get your child's attention with a back-to-school shopping spree. He'll use decimal skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide!

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

This science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

This pyramid card game is a fun way to help your child learn addition and subtraction. Best of all, itâs quick to set up and easy to play.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

These bean bag games are a fun and inexpensive way to keep your first grader learning! Work on social skills, coordination, math, or even spelling!

Any time is the perfect time to whip up a delicious batch of fluffy pumpkin cookies.

Learning to identify and categorize different geometric shapes is a big goal for early learners. And your neighborhood is the perfect place to start!

Plan ahead for summer, by constructing a holiday calendar with your child. A great way to teach kids about time!

This fun activity encourages your child to develop their skills in not only taking measurements, but also in working with the measurements themselves.

Introduce colors to shadow play with this creative and irresistible science activity!