1st - 4th Grade Activities : Page 58

This 4th of July, end the battle for independence in your house, and show your child just how much freedom she can enjoy.

Try this fun addition game with your second grader! Arrange playing cards to find the largest possible sums.

This hands-on activity will introduce your third grader to the concepts of positive and negative space as she makes a shamrock!

Your first grader will delight in making a cookie version of homemade gelt--the gold coin chocolates that are often given as gifts or prizes during Hanukkah.

Teach your child golf without the clubs! Introduce her to Pebble Golf, a fun beach game and a great way to develop her depth perception.

Capture a bit of mythological magic with this clever sock craft!

Invite your child, and any other kids attending the Seder, to help you make this "hands on" matzah cover for Passover this year.

Bring a swell of high sea adventure to your own living room with this quick and easy paper sailboat craft!

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

Sure, your kid may already be a Picasso with a paintbrush, but even fancy artists need a new challenge.

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.

In this science fair project, students will try to discover if test subjects can detect the presence of Monosodium Glutumate (MSG) in food.

Cheer on your home team with a savory snack shaped just like a real football!

The next time you are planning a Mexican-inspired menu, let your child contribute with a batch of this guacamole! Here's how.

Make quick sweet and salty walnuts, a delicious addition to fall salads and fruit and nut plates, or a simple afternoon snack.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

Give mom a thoughtful gift this Mother's Day by making a photo collage of her life! This is a great way for your child to practice some basic math skills too!

Cookie, snow globe or puzzle? This holiday cookie is all three! Celebrate the holidays with this puzzle cookie, a crafty twist on a delicious dessert.

Air-drying clay gives your young artist the opportunity to make a simple bowl that mimics the beauty of an autumn leaf.

This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.

This marshmallow snowman craft is a festive way for your child to practice counting and art. Make a marshmallow snowman with your child this holiday season.

This unique Santa is made only from circles. Your little one will have a fantastic time puzzling together Santa's face with this circle-centric activity.

If your mom loves gardening and plants, make her a Mother's Day garden decoration perfect for displaying in her yard!

Making Dad a comic book is a great gift for Father's Day, and one that helps them work on fine motor skills, storytelling and handwriting.

Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!

Check out this simple version of a pairs game that's played all over the world. It's a great way to practice estimating and predicting mathematical outcomes.

Making a freedom kite is a great way to show appreciation on Memorial Day or July 4th, and enjoy the summer sunshine with family.

This Fourth of July, play a fun history-inspired math and logic puzzle game for your kids to play!