1st - 4th Grade Activities : Page 80

If you're trying to teach your child about waste and its impact on the environment, why not repurpose a plastic milk jug and make your own sandwich container?

Looking for something to do with all those plastic 2-liter bottles that seem to accumulate endlessly? Turn them into a unique mini birdbath.

In this fun fall-themed activity, your child will design and decorate a pumpkin based on a picture book. After completing their pumpkin, they’ll write a short story about a new adventure related to their picture book.

Strengthen your fourth grader's reading skills with this analytic "reader's theater" activity.

If your child is hungry to work on his sewing skills, put together a plate of this felt play food ravioli.

Fall in love with Cupid this Valentine's Day, specifically an adorable paper version of the classic Roman god!

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

Here's an innovative math puzzle that you can create with your fourth grade math student.

No big beach party or a sudsy seafood feast should be without this bright, colorful tablecloth!

This holiday season, don't forget the many delights of "cookie science"! Here's a confection we especially like.

A classic campfire treat comes home with this fun and simple snack. Your child will go bananas for these gooey, delicious, scrumptious banana boats!

This is a simple, fast game that you and your child can make together to help him master rounding with decimals.

In kindergarten, your child spent lots of time counting things one by one. But in first grade, he'll need to be able to count in groups, especially by fives.

Hop to this froggy Valentine's Day craft! Your little one will love making this unique Valentine's Day card, a heart-shaped paper frog.

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

Teach your child the art of the status update with this cutting-edge take on the old-fashioned book report: the social media book review!

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.

Celebrate the sweeter side of the holidays with this charming mouse ornament!

Make these muffin cup spiders from simple baking supplies to surprise your guests and make them jump!

Kids can make a cute fluffy bunny for Easter using a tin can and cotton balls in this creative first grade arts and crafts activity.

Have your child create a little leprechaun to celebrate the season and create a little mischief.

Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Keep your child active this summer by transforming old milk jugs into scoops and newspaper into a ball with this exciting game of catch!

If your mom likes flowers, make her a sweet gift that she'll treasure with this fun craft, a pretty Pressed Flowers Card!

Your kindergartener will improve his fine motor skills and learn beginning baking techniques as he helps you concoct this crumbly apple dessert!

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.

Counting syllables can be tough. Help your kid get some practice on Valentine's Day with this simple game.

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

Your child's painted handprint helps create a lucky bearded leprechaun to bring a smile to everyone celebrating St. Patrick's Day!