1st - 3rd Grade Activities : Page 63

Here is a way to help your first grader keep track of the books she has read, and also help her develop some critical thinking skills.

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

Create a winter centerpiece that will fill your entire house will holiday cheer. This winter centerpiece is seasonal whether there's snow outside or not.

Celebrate Veterans Day with your child by helping them create and send a well-deserving veteran a "thank you" card via the U.S. Veteran's Affairs Department.

In this activity, you and your child will read a story about heartfulness, practice heartfulness by sending kind wishes to others, and draw pictures of those you both love and care for (such as family members, friends, or pets).

Your child will hop with delight as he make this delicious, edible bunny out of marshmallows.

Here's a fun writing activity that will turn a Saturday trip to the local zoo into an all-out creativity bonanza.

Indulge in an American classic with a twist and seize the opportunity to cook with your child, helping her build those math and social studies skills.

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

Keep your holiday memories safe in this crafty photo box, handmade by your child, that's decorated with the signs of the season,

Enjoy the fragrant scents of the holiday season with this pomander activity. A perfect arts and crafts project for preschool or kindergarten age children.

Want to help your child recognize the recipe for a successful sentence? Here's a fun activity to get your child thinking about how sentences work.

Kids will have a hoot constructing this cute owl craft from a recycled toilet paper roll.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Most parents probably wouldn't mind subtracting 8-9 years off their age. Here's a fun third grade subtraction activity that may do just that.

I see fun in your future! Your child will love making homemade Popsicles and creating jokes or fortunes to write on the Popsicle sticks.

Make these delicious and festive smoothies with your kids this Fourth of July to celebrate the holiday with a healthy twist.

Celebrate the gooey goodness of peanut butter with a yummy treat your young chef can whip together himself.

This pumpkin dessert recipe tastes like pie but looks like a no-bake cookie.

Your child will create their very own traditional Indian Toran wall hanging using construction paper, yarn and paint.

Save up your paper rolls to help your child create an upcycled craft that looks just like iron work!

Help your child make her very own candy bars with this easy recipe.

Want a fun way to teach your kid to tell time? Making a plate clock is a great way for him to learn how to tell time in a way he'll actually find exciting.

Craft like the Colombians did in ancient times and make these line drawings out of twine, rope, or yarn.

Finding the greatest number is great math practice! This strategic card game will help reinforce the concept of number value as well as addition facts.

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

Transform your home into a theater with this fun Fall Family Theater Night activity! Invite the family to gather together to practice reading a fun fall-themed story in the format of a play.

Meet Medusa, a terrifying, spine-tingling monster -- and the inspiration for your child's latest colorful art project!

Kids love physical comedy, and this activity has the potential of offering up a healthy dose (while also working on balance and dexterity.)

Let your future scribe's imagination run wild! Children have a hard time understanding fact versus fiction, and writing a tall tale can help.