1st - 3rd Grade Activities : Page 69

Get your child writing as she describes the four seasons, then decorates a shape for each to hang in the house!

Hanukkah gelt is a festive treat for the Festival of Lights. Make this Hanukkah gelt even more special with chocolate-dipped apricots.

Cut out lots of geometric snowflakes and use them for creating colorful snowflake prints perfect for decorating any home this winter season!

Understanding what forgiveness is and why it is important for friendships is a critical life skill. In this home activity, your child will learn about forgiveness and write a forgiveness letter to someone.

Bring a little science to your third grader's Christmas as you test out his sense of smell by exposing him to common Christmas scents found in your kitchen.

This activity will help generate ideas for your child to write about...without the moans and groans!

In this activity, your child will design their own Best Self Journal to reflect on ways they have been their best each day.

Children build a "Loving Kindness Garden" to represent what they have learned about love, mindfulness, and caring for others in community.

Nature is the greatest teacher, and you can help facilitate the lesson! Here's how to create a supply backpack to get your kid ready for science action!

Challenge your budding wordsmith to see how many words he can make out of his own name, using homemade flashcards.

Create a one-of-a-kind lunchbox with your second grader using recycled materials and some down home ingenuity!

Children learn about the benefits of mindfulness, teach someone else what they've learned, and create a sand timer to use during mindfulness practice.

Banish your third grader's rainy day boredom by guiding his play group through a collaborative art project that leads up to the unveiling of a crazy creature!

Children will create a "This is Me!" collage that will highlight their many gifts, talents, interests, and leadership skills.

Help your child create an adorable -- or gruesome -- miniature pumpkin candle holder that will shed some tiny pools of light on your dining table or counter.

A Christmas tree advent calendar will help your child count down the days until the holiday. This craft is a great way to keep your child busy this winter.

Explore measurement with your second grader and make this terrific holiday craft.

Reindeer decorations make the iconic animals stand nose to nose as they decorate your home. Make reindeer decorations with your kid and spread Christmas cheer.

Teach your 2nd grader the value of recycling with this fun arts and crafts activity: make a DIY painted bookcase or set of shelves!

Could your child’s room use a little bit more firecracker sparkle? Add an explosion of glow-in-the-dark color with this spectacular mason jar craft.

Challenge your third-grader to sharpen her new math skills--and maybe do the planet a favor, too.

Does your kid have a stash of sweets left over from Halloween? Turn that pile of candy into a learning opportunity with this sorting and categorizing activity.

Staying close to home doesn't mean you can't get moving! Use this fun challenge activity to encourage your child to move their body in new ways while testing their endurance!

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

Add a bit of whimsy and wisdom to your child's desk with this sensational owl craft.

When your child is crossing streets in the dark, visibility is key. Once he's picked out a costume, make fun and festive neon accents to add to his outfit.

Make the abstract nature of time and money easier for your kid to understand with some fun ideas that focus on these concepts.

Create a crafty porcupine with your first grader, and use the opportunity to teach your little one about it's ingenious (yet painful!) defense mechanism.

Dog valentine cards are perfect for the pet lover in your life. Make a dog valentine card with your child this February.

In this activity, your child will practice mindfulness, choose one thing to do in which they can slow down, and reflect on this experience. You can even try slowing down together!