1st - 3rd Grade Activities

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.

Explore scientific concepts with this experiment that introduces kids to the scientific method!

This homemade pom-pom garland requires very few materials and instantly brightens up a room with Easter-themed pastels.

Use a simple toothbrush and a splatter painting technique to create this sparkling skyline work of art!

Make a beautiful nature silhouette to remember a family walk in the park or a camping trip with friends.

Capture your beach memories—not with a photograph, but with a beach mosaic made from that classic beach souvenir, the shell.

Help your child channel his inner wizard with this crafty activity perfect for imaginative youngsters.

Make these lasting felt hearts and fill them with a sweet smelling combination of rice and spices to keep the Valentine spirit alive all year long.

Transform an old chair into a chalkboard canvas! This painting activity is a useful and creative way to add some quirky charm to your existing furniture.

Use a deck of playing cards to practice place value and other math concepts with your upper elementary child!

Research shows that when we focus on things we are grateful for, we literally rewire our brains to focus on the positive. Help kids experience the joy of gratitude by creating trees that give thanks.

Your child will love making this adorable clover clock that will help him learn how to tell time.

In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

This activity teaches your third grader how to make a paper cut-out still life, in true Matisse-style.

In this activity, your child will be asked to create a boat that can successfully float while holding 25 pennies.

From wizards to fairy godmothers, a magic wand is an essential element to any magical tale. Help your child make one of her own with simple craft supplies.

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.

Use pepper and soap to discover some fun facts about the properties of water.

Use these pretty egg carton flowers to decorate a spring table. They don't require water, they'll never wilt, and they're perfect for Easter.

Make a mood meter with your child to help them recognize and share their feelings.

Have your child create a little leprechaun to celebrate the season and create a little mischief.

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

In this exciting and empowering challenge, your child will construct a bridge using marshmallows and toothpicks!

In this activity, your child will transform an egg into a glowing, bouncy "ball" that they can play with.

This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.

In this air pressure science experiment with a balloon and a jar, children will use heat to create a partial vacuum and suck a balloon into a jar.