1st - 5th Grade Activities : Page 61

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

Help your third grader make the Scoop 'N Catch--a great choice for a fun and inexpensive afternoon.

Teach your child how easy it is to make homemade pasta, infused with delicious and nutritious autumn pumpkins.

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 year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

In this activity, your kid will watch coal turn into crystals right before her very eyes, and learn some science along the way!

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

Total alkalinity and pH personal care products are controlled to prevent skin irritation. Learn more about basic and acidic substances in this science project.

If your first grader has a hard time practicing his vocabulary skills, introduce him to this fun word building game.

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

Celebrate the 100th day of school by counting and spelling your way to a "$1.00" word in this 3rd grade math and reading game.

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.

What happens when colored beams of light mix? You might be surprised.

On the next rainy day spent inside, delight your third grader by showing him how to make his own weatherproof octopus to display for those passing by.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

Your child can learn more about Vincent van Gogh's influential style of painting by creating an homage to Starry Night, one his most beloved paintings.

Keep your boiled breakfast egg cozy and warm on Easter morning with a bright chick egg topper. This craft can also double as a puppet!

Dress up a plain old pen with this pretty craft that's great for back-to-school time.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

Discover how to make fake snot with this cool science fair project idea to learn about polymers, enzymes, and more.

Movement activities are crucial for developing minds and bodies. Animal movements, in particular, encourage children to think about their own body mechanics in comparison with animals they may have observed.

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

Instead of tossing old school supplies, turn them into a work of art and teach your kids how to find new uses for old things.

Transform a single sheet of card stock into a double-sided painting of opposites: on one side, a bright daytime landscape, on the other, a dusky evening scene.

In this activity, your child will consider the meaning of "culture" and what comprises their family's culture. They will draw pictures of aspects of their family's culture, then choose an aspect of it to explore further.

Invite your kid to create her own hanging dove images--a symbol of peace and unity--in honor of Black History Month.

Get your child in the mood for a season full of lazy days at the beach with this colorful summer centerpiece art project!

Ant behavior is closely related to light intensity. This free science fair project idea examines how fast ants dig when they are exposed to to light and dark.

Raspberry hot chocolate is a sweat treat for your young valentine. Pink and delicious, this raspberry hot chocolate makes the perfect Valentine's Day drink.

Don't throw out all those old artworks! Your child can transform them into a fun and exciting paper circle garland she can use for decorating her room.