1st - 5th Grade Activities : Page 98

Rid your family of that pile of old Christmas cards once and for all! Show your child how to create a nifty 8-sided ornament using his favorite holiday images.

This gluten free stuffing matches the distinctive nuttiness of quinoa with the tart sweetness of dried cherries.

Retablos are a kind of Latin American folk art that blend personal and spiritual themes. Have your child create her own version of retablo artwork.

Let your child create a fun and easy locker blackboard out of an old cereal box!

This recipes is so easy your child gets to be master chef for this kitchen activity. He'll bake peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies that happen to be vegan!

Money is a difficult concept to grasp. Help your kid get the hang of it with this pocket change triple Venn diagram activity.

Cook up some spooky ghost toast for all your little ghouls and goblins this Halloween!

Have your child imitate the masters or create her own work of art with a bar of soap!

In this activity, you and your child will read a story about heartfulness, practice heartfulness by sending kind wishes to others, and draw pictures of those you both love and care for (such as family members, friends, or pets).

Let these cute shamrock earrings bring the luck of the Irish to your fifth grader's ears!

This healthy chicken salad is spiced up with a dash of fragrant curry.

The Earth is always providing in so many ways! In this activity, children reflect on how the Earth gives and on their love for the Earth through discussion and letter writing.

Arrange a cluster of glittering pumpkins on your dining table or use them as individual place cards to add a little sparkle to your next fall party.

A great recipe for a Cinco de Mayo party or any fiesta, any time of the year!

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.

Using a glass fishbowl, you and your kids can create a low-humidity, open-topped terrarium perfect for easy care, drought-tolerant succulents.

Make this delectable custard, meringue, and graham cracker pie will give your fifth grader practice with measurement and get him interested in the kitchen.

Coil your daughter's two favorite colors into a wearable pendant with just a few scraps of felt!

Washi Ningyo, otherwise known as Japanese paper dolls, make fantastic bookmarks! Encourage your child to read more with this delightful, origami-inspired doll.

Your child can learn more about traditional Irish cooking this St. Patrickâs Day by making some apple barley pudding â a real tasty treat!

Mix up a batch of molasses cookies, and you'll have a delicious chance to teach your child some math and social studies in the process!

Make a healthy, no-cook salad with some help from your third grade chef - and practice math and measurement while you're at it!

This crazy-easy felt sandwich sewing project is a fun way to get your child interested in the art of sewing.

Teach your child how to make a Georgia O'Keefe flower collage using pasta and paint for a fun art activity.

These festive red and blue drink umbrellas are the perfect DIY party idea. While you're making them you can even sneak in a little compass practice.

Weave a unique ribbon pattern! This fun arts and crafts activity is a great way to make colorful projects and learn basic math and art skills.

Kokeshi dolls have been around since the 17th century, and now your child can recreate a piece of Japanese history and culture right at home.

Traditionally, lovespoons were made by suitors to give to their love interests. Have your kid make his own love spoons this Valentine's Day!

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

Zombie cupcakes are baked goods that look as if they've been pulled fresh from a skull. Make zombie cupcakes this Halloween.