1st - 4th Grade Activities : Page 81

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

This felt cookies craft is a great way to introduce an older kid to a needle and thread, and will make great toys for younger siblings once theyâre done.

Unlike other seed sprouting projects, this one allows kids to compare five different sprouts (either 5 herbs or 5 flowers) by watching them grow in a glove.

Meet Medusa, a terrifying, spine-tingling monster -- and the inspiration for your child's latest colorful art project!

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

Your first grader will love this addition challenge! Roll dice and keep a running total as you try to achieve the highest score.

Celebrate the 100th Day of School by making a collage frame that can showcase your childâs favorite piece of art.

These paper Scandinavian tiles are simple to create, and they make for a beautiful and unique keepsake.

Call in your crafty kids to help make this homemade air freshener, perfect for stowing in the backseat to keep your ride smelling fresh and clean.

This arts and crafts project isn't just full of creativity, it's got a lot to teach kids about world cultures as well.

What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to "fudge" it when interpreting what you see.

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

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

Serve a homemade breakfast for someone special with these mouthwatering flower pancakes that are decorated with fresh fruit.

Put together this delicious infused honey with an herb or flavoring of your choice. Then put it in a pretty jar and give it as a gift!

Don't throw that Sunday paper away just yet! If you've got a kid who thinks she's "too old" for crafts, introduce her to beautifully simple newspaper flowers.

Make a phonics paper egg to help your child build up his reading and writing skills.

This activity encourages children to sculpt in free form. The only rule is that they have to build upwards.

Delay your child's sugar overload, and develop his critical thinking skills, by doing some "sweet sorting" of his Halloween treasures!

Skip boring oatmeal and toast for a creative breakfast treat that is sure to delight and charm!

Create a personalized gift bag by turning a plain brown paper lunch bag into a custom-designed costume or shirt.

This science project challenges students to learn about and classify weeds and discover new practical uses for weeds.

This felt pie craft not only teaches sewing skills, but is a sneaky introduction to elementary math standards like geometry, measurement and estimation.

Here are three easy, budget-friendly ways to preserve your child's work and precious memories without filling up the attic.

Encourage your child to create a tribute to their past, and explore future dreams and goals with this narrative assemblage.

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

When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.

Teach your kid a lesson about recycling by helping him create a letter holder out of an old cardboard box.

Give some of your local ladybugs a warm place to stay for the winter by making a ladybug home with recycled materials.

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!