1st - 5th Grade Activities : Page 43

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

Cookie, snow globe or puzzle? This holiday cookie is all three! Celebrate the holidays with this puzzle cookie, a crafty twist on a delicious dessert.

Find out whether matte or shiny nail polish lasts longer.

Boost your child's imagination and creativity by having her design her own deck of trading cards.

Turn an empty cereal box into a teacher appreciation card in this eco-friendly craft project! 

Learn to solve a crime scene investigation using an important forensics tool: oblique lighting.

Set your child's creative spirit free with heart art! He'll experiment placing hearts in patterns, designs, and configurations to make this 'heartfelt' art.

Help your curious kid cut through the clutter and collect the facts with a simple and fun science foldable.

Here's an entertaining ball game filled with spins, jumps, and claps to keep your child having fun while you get a moment to yourself.

Any St. Patrick's Day celebration is sure to involve mischief, treats, and a whole lot of green. This leprechaun game will add a little learning to the mix.

Using only straight-line sewing, your fourth can create a nifty felt pencil case perfect for his busy life.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Help your high school revive some Renaissance history with art by making a silverpoint sketch. In this activity, make your own stylus and special paper.

Valentine's Day is a great day to show loved ones how much you appreciate them, and this love bug craft is an adorably simple way to spread the love.

What's my number? Go ahead and guess! This logic game focuses on number sense that suits all ability levels, as players' questions can be simple or complex.

These sparkling earrings look fancy but they're super simple to make using inexpensive craft items.

Find out whether putting something on top of a plant will inhibit its growth.

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Young chefs can easily make this simple soup, perfect for a brisk fall day. Along with being very flavorful, it makes a perfect pre-dinner appetizer or lunch!

You've probably played the game "I Spy." It's perfect for long car rides. But with a little tweaking, the game can also help kids practice syllables.

The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.

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

This activity creatively guides students in reflecting on and understanding what's happening inside of themselves at any given point.

Looking for a cool game to help your first grader learn her 11s? Look no further than this clever one-person card game.

Sweet on someone this Valentine’s Day? Making jewelry with gumball beads is a fun Valentine's Day craft and a great gift that shows someone you care!

This zombie shirt is a fun and incredibly simple Halloween costume. Have your kid don the shirt lurch around the neighborhood searching for brains...or candy!

Better than any store bought Father's Day card, this touching keepsake lets your child give Dad a peek into their relationship from her point of view.

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.