1st - 7th Grade Activities : Page 103

Kids conduct a simple birdseed experiment to figure out what kinds of birds live nearby in this fun science activity.

Play this homophone game with your child the next time you sit down with them to read a story and help them build some valuable reading skills.

Using just a deck of old playing cards and some general craft supplies, you can create a unique and fun Valentine's Day decoration that's made with love.

Help your child to invent her own chore-helper to help her put that growing imagination to good use!

Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.

Check out this sweet recipe idea perfect for celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

Making a calendar is a great way for third graders to identify those words that are always capitalized. Here's how to get started.

This Father's Day, give dad something he'll really appreciate: a book about him, written by his favorite author...his son or daughter!

Encourage your child to learn about air pressure by helping him devise his own squirt gun with a water bottle.

Help your child visualize their goals for the new year by creating a self-portrait that represents all of the amazing things they have done and hope to do.

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

Can you dig it? This science experiment isn't for kids who like to keep their hands clean.

Use a basic tape recorder and some favorite books to help your first grader read smoothly--and make someone's day in the process!

Create a beautiful piece of art to celebrate Hanukkah! Using easy to find materials, your child will create a one of a kind suncatcher great for decoration or even a gift to family and friends!

Your child can create a cute basket out of felt to collect her Valentine's Day treats in or give as a gift!

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

Your child grows a green thumb and flowers with this seed planting activity that also celebrates the 100th day of school!

This craft, a perfect pre-bedtime activity for a first sleepover, helps build up a ton of useful skills, like geometry, measurement, and basic sewing skills.

This November, it's elephant versus donkey! Does your third grader understand the meaning behind the animals political parties choose to represent them?

Does your child love Roly, the orange cat from our Brainzy games? Create the perfect dress-up costume and bring your child’s dreams to life!

This hands-on activity gives your child an opportunity to apply various strategies to solve a problem and to check if his answer makes sense.

Finding the greatest number is great math practice! This strategic card game will help reinforce the concept of number value as well as addition facts.

Redecorate the smart way -- pillow covers are a fast, fun and easy craft that can transform a room with an artsy punch of color.

Explore if planting seeds in a certain direction will affect how fast it germinates.

Be an inspector detective for a day in this fun mystery game that puts your child's powers of observation to the test. Perfect for a party or group gathering.

Make a beautiful bowl out of printed lines of poetry that you can use to store everything from jewelery to candy.

Knowing your antonyms from your synonyms is an important part of the second grade writing curriculum, and is a real boon for vocabulary.

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

Invite your kid to decorate your family's ordinary coffee mugs with brightly colored beaded rings!

Understanding what forgiveness is and why it is important for friendships is a critical life skill. In this home activity, your child will learn about forgiveness and write a forgiveness letter to someone.