1st - 4th Grade Measurement Activities : Page 3

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

This cool science fair project teaches kids about temperature, density and buoyancy using balloons that float with normal air. No helium required!

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Here is a fun middle school science project on factors affecting solubility. Learn how dissolved solids can "crash out" to form crystals when conditions change.

Time is an abstract concept that's difficult to grasp. But waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven on Thanksgiving is a concretely yummy experience.

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

Make this delicious warm apple bread for Hanukkah.

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

Here is an activity that your kids can make for Mother's Day, a garden pot filled with edible "flowers".

This fun activity encourages your child to develop their skills in not only taking measurements, but also in working with the measurements themselves.

Topped with roasted pumpkin, prosciutto, herbs, and feta, these pita pizzas are a healthy, seasonal alternative to your classic pie.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

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.

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

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

Make this easy recipe for Halloween, featuring white chocolate and pretzels, for a crispy, creepy treat!

Want a fun way to teach your kid to tell time? Making a plate clock is a great way for him to learn how to tell time in a way he'll actually find exciting.

Use familiar household items and decorations to turn estimation into a fun game!

Hiding protein-rich quinoa and a variety of fresh vegetables, these meatballs are the perfect answer to kid food woes.

Thousands of witches that come out to celebrate Halloween. Now, your child can make her very own self-standing witch.

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

Introduce your fourth or fifth grader to volume by having him build rectangular prisms, and then count each sugar cube to check his volume calculations.