1st - 3rd Grade Activities : Page 56

Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.

This easy apple cider adds cinnamon candies to give it a spicy kick for Valentine's Day.

Help your budding artist construct this paper chain caterpillar craft, inspired by the intelligent bug from "Alice in Wonderland."

Is it a bird? Is it Superman? No, it's your third grader's homemade miniature plane zooming across the room on a zip line.

Whether it's a bag lunch, goody bag, or used to decorate a table, this cute little fox bag is sure to make your kid smile.

Kids will love this more challenging version of tag where they'll have to run while "attached" to someone else.

Using a glass fishbowl, you and your kids can create a low-humidity, open-topped terrarium perfect for easy care, drought-tolerant succulents.

Host a royal party full of "please and thank you" - even the queen would approve. Have a ball while your kids practice etiquette!

Help your crafty kid make rocket-shaped party favors to hand out to friends and family on Independence Day!

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

Your child can enjoy the summer sun as she creates her own one-of-a-kind mural!

These Thanksgiving place cards are a fun turkey-twist on traditional place markers. Make a set of these Thanksgiving place cards with your child this November.

Learn about nature while creating a nest for baby chicks with this project that is a fun way to explore how to layer shapes and create texture.

Find out whether we can create motion in a dish and as a result, create a wonderful and colorful show.

Make this spring break a memorable one by creating a "growth" flower with your child, also great for your second grader's writing practice!

Help your child make her very own clock with a recycled, thrift store find to give as a gift or keep for yourself!

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

Did you know that witches are a very popular Halloween costume? This October the 31st, your child will learn how to create their very own decorative witch hat.

Challenge your first grader to wordsmith her way to victory with this puzzle! Who can find the most words in the letters of "Saint Patrick's Day"?

Recycle a baby jar to make this beautiful votive with your second grader! This arts and crafts project is a fun, colorful activity and makes a great gift.

Create striking pieces of art using handmade heart stencils in this hands-on Valentine's Day arts and crafts activity!

Explore griffins, dragons, and other medieval mythical beasts through sculpture by making your own bas relief beast out of modeling clay.

Get active at home by pretending to be different animals! Use this fun and engaging activity to move your body, get silly, and practice gross motor skills.

This fall-themed missing letter activity is a great way to help your child learn the alphabet, build their vocabulary and bolster letter recognition skills.

Making your own glass cleaner is easy, effective and inexpensive!

Help your second grader embrace his "green" side by recycling empty citrus peels into fruity ice cream bowls!

Use the textures found in nature to create your own stationery! This fun, outdoor activity will no doubt inspire your child's creative side.

Make these muffin cup spiders from simple baking supplies to surprise your guests and make them jump!

Gourd painting is a fun fall activity that makes for perfect Thanksgiving decorations. Try gourd painting with your child for some seasonal fun this autumn.