1st - 5th Grade Activities : Page 86

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

Your fourth grader will get their mind working with this simple "Chanukah" anagram game. They will hone their language and spelling skills with this one!

Give your kid the opportunity to experiment with color combinations, and how the tape is applied as they make special cards for friends and family.

Make some cool hearts that are sure to brighten anyone's Valentine's Day. This project is a opportunity to play with overlapping shapes and show your love!

This science fair project idea measures the growth of bread dough and finds out how long it takes for the dough to stop rising.

The next time your child decides he needs to press restart on his wardrobe, don't ship his clothes off to Goodwill so fast.

Try this creative art project with your second grader to help him build up his fine motor skills and artistic awareness as he makes a faux stained glass vase.

Make going back to school a fun time! Let your child create her own pencil topper creatures using everyday materials and a Styrofoam ball.

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

In this activity, your child will take a walk outside, listen to the silence in between sounds, and draw what the experience was like for them.

Have your child make a giant red poppy out of tissue paper in remembrance of the brave soldiers who served, especially those who died serving their countries.

In this activity, your child will discover their interests and special talents through performing, writing, and drawing.

This holiday season, don't forget the many delights of "cookie science"! Here's a confection we especially like.

You and your fourth grader can pay homage to the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver, Canada, by baking up a batch of maple leaf pancakes!

Turn your leftover cranberry dressing into a sweet, rich bread with this holiday recipe.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

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

This fun first grade activity will make your child love vegetables (well, racing them anyway). Build a racecar from a zucchini and challenge the whole family!

Add a flourish of flowers to your dining table with simple and creative sponge art!

Similar to fried rice, this quick fix scramble uses leftover quinoa and vegetables.

Here's a game your child is sure to love playing with her friends: French Cricket. Just grab a baseball bat and a tennis ball, and you're set.

These kid-approved chicken strips are not only easy to make and quick cooking, they're also gluten-free.

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

Watch the pop of complementary colors while creating a fun and beautiful collage you can create from magazine clippings.

Celebrate Ramadan by recreating a scene depicting the inside of a mosque. Your kid will marvel at the beautiful stained glass effect of the finished project.

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

This easy paper craft looks like the ancient Moai sculptures of Easter Island.

Make practicing addition facts more fun and teach your child the helpful strategy of adding quickly to 10 in this fun and easy-to-make card game!

Teach your child about the importance and meaning behind bowing in Asian cultures and help her expand her cultural horizons with this fun activity.