1st - 5th Grade Activities : Page 73

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

Learn about borrowing in subtraction using a deck of cards and a die! Your first grader will have fun playing this math game.

Create your very own Sleep Book filled with a menagerie of made-up nonsense creatures and discover how different animals catch some zzz's.

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

Your child can create a string wrapped headband to hold her hair back during the hot summer. Plus, it will re-purpose left over bits of string and thread!

Could there be toxic chemicals lurking in the cupboards and closets of your home?

Spider cupcakes are creepy-crawly treats that are perfect for Halloween. These spider cupcakes make for a great Halloween party treat.

Your child can explore color mixing and design while folding together a paint-filled paper and then using a marker to outline it.

Celebrate National Drum Month in November by using a couple of recycled yogurt cups and making a groovy set of bongos!

Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative.

A valentine garland makes any home look more lovely on Valentine's Day. Craft a simple valentine garland with your child to add some heart to your day.

Here's a St. Patrick's Day card your child can make, write, and give. Great learning and lots of fun--a "lucky" combination for a lucky holiday!

Get your kids in the kitchen this Fourth of July and celebrate the holiday with some delicious and nutritious kid-friendly recipes!

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

Encourage your child to help make dinner special this holiday season! If your child is loves to help in the kitchen, this is a great activity. They will build mini-penguins to enjoy while waiting for dinner!

Plan a family dinner based on the "Little House" books, and encourage reading in the household!

Your child can make a sweet and savory spinach strawberry salad; two ingredients that come together for a light and fresh summer dish!

Instead of pulling out the usual Easter decorations, have your child transform cupcake liners into mini Easter baskets.

This twist on the same old Hide and Seek is a great weekend or rainy-day activity.

Inspired by the crispy, crunchy leaves of fall, this fanciful project is simple, easy and completely affordable. Now that's something to be thankful for!

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

Make a campfire crown, complete with roasted marshmallows!

This stocking craft will get your child to make a fun and textured collage for Christmas. Make this stocking craft with your child this holiday season.

Looking for an on-the-go game that can be played anywhere, anytime? Put down the hangman and tic-tac-toe. Here's a new one for the whole family!

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

Challenge your kid's creativity with a fun fall art project that features you as the collaborator.

Your child will make her mark on the world with unique homemade ink stamps.

What would it be like to be the Cat in the Hat from the famous Dr. Seuss book? This Read Across America project has your 1st grader making his own fun-in-a-box!

Ahoy, mateys! Your child will get in touch with his inner pirate when he makes his own pirate eye patch with this fun activity.

We're sure your kid already knows that people often wear green on March 17th. This shamrock necklace is the perfect addition to any St. Patrick's Day ensemble.