1st - 4th Grade Activities : Page 65

Does skin thickness really decrease fruit spoilage? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Make a paper floral bouquet for Mother's Day that looks as beautiful as real flowers and will last much longer!

Your kid will be captivated as she watches liquids change color before her very eyes during this fun science project that introduces some chemistry basics.

Get started on an ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos with this easy edible sugar skull project.

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

This fun art activity will get your child's creative juices flowing and will teach her about shapes, pattern and texture along the way.

A St. Patrick's Day staple, corned beef and cabbage is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday and introduce your fourth grader to the kitchen.

Bird watching is a fun way for kids to learn about Mother Nature. Make a bird feeder, a bird house, and binoculars and you can attract birds and watch them!

This Thanksgiving, make a pine cone turkey that can double as a personalized place setting for each family member.

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

No need to head to the toy store for her next stuffed animal once she has the skills to create her own!

This science fair project idea discovers whether there are some objects that do not fall at a constant rate.

Enjoy some autumn fun, and develop measurement skills with this sweet-smelling fall art project.

Help your child explore this ancient art technique with the help of some tinfoil, black paint and the end of a paintbrush!

Turn your child's favorite fruits and vegetables into an edible necklace!

Science fair project that determines whether landscaping fabric impacts the ability of plants to receive water.

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

Celebrate autumn by making a beautiful pastel art piece with corn as its theme.

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

Improve your child's hand-eye coordination with these fun dribbling drills! Before you know it he'll be a ball-handling master.

Palindromes are a fun and silly way to practice writing skills. Challenge your child to come up with as many palindromes as she can in this crazy activity!

Have fun making recycled paper using scraps of used paper in your home with this hands-on project.

Engage your third-grader in this version of the classic game and she will get lots of practice using mental math to solve addition and subtraction problems.

Thanksgiving is a time to be with loved ones. It's also a time to chow down! Need help in the kitchen? There's no better helper than an avid fourth grader.

Help your child create a mosaic mirror frame that's a bit modern and a bit vintage at the same time. All she needs are a dollar store frame and an old CD!

This project leads to an understanding that a whole may be built of smaller parts that fit and work together and provides an introduction to basic tools.

Your fourth grader will improve her hand-eye coordination making catnip mice, and you'll finally have a use for all those mate-less socks in the laundry room!

Take paper football to the next level by creating a "field" with objects from around the house. A great indoor and rainy-day activity.

Patterns come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. As your child alters one element and then another they'll create a unique piece of artwork.

Many kids find themselves especially challenged by writing in third grade. Here's how you can help, using a technique called "storyboarding."