1st - 5th Grade Activities : Page 105

Spruce up some sneakers that have seen better days by turning them into a sparkly dress-up staple.

This craft, a perfect pre-bedtime activity for a first sleepover, helps build up a ton of useful skills, like geometry, measurement, and basic sewing skills.

This hungry lunch bag monster will rev up your childâs appetite and get him excited about whatâs inside.

Your child will have loads of fun creating this decorative basket and filling it with a secret gift or goodie before sharing with a friend or family member.

Your third grader will strengthen her hand-eye coordination as she creates and plays her very own take-anywhere pinball game!

Amaze your kids by separating a salt and pepper mixture using an "electric spoon" charged with wool.

Need help teaching your child to sequence and organize information? Creating this graphic organizer will help your child see what happened before and after.

These hanging carrots will help the Easter bunny find your house and celebrate a brightly colored food that is a healthy treat for bunnies and kids alike.

Your child can add bling to her bike with bicycle basket decorations, making her bike a stylish ride!

In celebration of Earth Day, help your fifth grader write a poem from the Earth to its inhabitants.

Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.

Nothing beats homemade salsa from scratch! You and your child can concoct a healthy and flavorful condiment to compliment any summer dinner.

Let your imaginative child "ghost write" the life (and afterlife) story of a made-up phantom.

Recycle your child's beloved old t-shirt by sewing it into a pillow! The results of activity are unique, decorative, creative, and never wasteful.

Boost creativity and writing skills by having your child come up with his own Gourmet S'mores recipe!

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will practice a mindfulness and forgiveness visualization and write a letter to someone with whom they've had a minor conflict and would like to forgive.

Science fair project that determines whether tapping a pomegranate with a spoon helps it release its seeds.

Create your very own rubber stamp using rubber bands and cardboard. This is a simple way to create a beautiful design that can be used again and again.

Science fair project that uses muriatic acid to develop fingerprints that would otherwise be invisible.

The Egg in a Basket, a traditional British breakfast component, is a simple snack that kids and parents can cook together!

April is National Pecan Month! Your child can make a tasty treat and learn more about pecans, which are native to the southern United States!

Making holiday jars with your child will fill their heart with cheer! This activity asks your students to get into the holiday or winter spirit by filling a jar with something sweet, like marshmallows or another favorite treat. They can either gift this t

Your child can turn dinner into a flavorful adventure that transports the entire family to a land far away with some quick and easy Thai peanut noodles.

This project determines the age of a tree using a growth factor chart instead of cutting the tree down to count the rings in its base.

This activity is a great way to teach kids that, to find examples of science in action, they donât need to look any further than their own backyard.

Using paper plates, have the kids make these fun animal masks and your house will be transformed into a jungle.

Most kids love to play spy. Here's a way to have fun with mysterious codes while mastering an ordinary, necessary skill: first grade spelling.

Introduce your child to baking with traditional Hamantaschen, or jam-filled buttery cookies that are usually made for Purim.

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.

Being sick stinks! Help make being achy a little easier by helping your child craft a comforting hot water bottle doll out of fabric, googly eyes, and ribbon.