1st - 4th Grade Activities : Page 79

This funny valentine features springing hearts and sparkling stickers to make an unusual holiday greeting. Make a funny valentine with your little comedian.

Take your child outside during winter time and have them observe the leafless trees before having them make a watercolor of a tree or trees using masking tape. They’re sure to love their winter tree painting, plus they make lovely decorations in the home!

Make a paper jack-o'-lantern treat bucket this Halloween! While crafting, your kid will learn about the process of creating self-standing sculptural objects.

Make going back to school a fun time! Let your child create her own pencil topper creatures using everyday materials and a Styrofoam ball.

Make this delicious coconut cream pie recipe this Kwanzaa, and teach your kids the meaning of this important African-American holiday.

If your child is particularly handy or artistic, she'll love putting her talents toward making a custom key holder. It's the perfect gift for any occasion.

In this experiment, young ecologists will learn about a type of edge effect: how trees and plants at the edge of a forest can act as a weed filter.

In this activity, work with your child to build a chain of strengths, highlighting their individual strengths and unique abilities.

Help your own young scientist tackle the wonders of static electricity from the comfort of his own home!

Make this creative "story cartoon" tray to help your first grader build reading comprehension skills while having a hilarious time!

This fun Christmas craft recycles paper bags to create personalized stockings by your kids to enjoy during the holidays.

This activity encourages self-expression. When your child is finished she will have created a personalized pin to wear or give as a gift!

Boost fine motor skills and get in the spirit of fall with this fun wreath-making project.

Here's an activity that takes fourth grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor.

Re-use old plastic food containers to create these uniquely beautiful stepping stones to embed in your backyard!

Your first grader will improve her fine motor skills as she designs her own drum set with recycled household objects and art supplies!

A riff on the classic board game, St. Patrick's Day Snakes and Ladders is a fun game the whole family can enjoy.

Give a holiday greeting that everyone will remember by making this tactile card with your child this year.

Kids discover what a homogeneous mixture is by adding sugar to distilled water and identify the various factors affecting solubility.

Instead of heading to the mall to replace worn-out clothes, hold a crafting session by patching up the rips and tears with some stylishly-shaped patches.

Bring a little Caribbean flavor and cultural knowledge to the table with this delicious conch salad, a local Bahamian dish.

Knowing your antonyms from your synonyms is an important part of the second grade writing curriculum, and is a real boon for vocabulary.

Make this fluffy, fun feather pin as a unique fashion statement or a trendy gift for a lucky recipient.

Boost creativity with this simple activity where kids make up biographies of people they find in old magazines.

This pair of ice skates won't get you very far on ice, but they'll still dazzle during the coldest season of the year.

Use a basic tape recorder and some favorite books to help your first grader read smoothly--and make someone's day in the process!

This science fair project idea explores whether it is easier to balance on a narrow ledge or on a rope.

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.

This twist on classic mashed potatoes includes parsnips, a root vegetable with a sweet flavor your kids will love.

Help you child create an inspirational quote board out of foam that will motivate her to produce her best work and maintain a positive attitude.