1st - 7th Grade Activities : Page 82

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

Dive into U.S. colonial history by making a simple bottle gourd water cooler, crafted by colonists of Roanoke Island in the 16th century.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.

This decimal game is a great way to help your child get familiar with how decimal values work.

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

Put an oatmeal box, a flashlight, and some construction paper together and you have the makings of an incredibly cool bedroom planetarium!

Sharing can be a challenge, and division doubly so! Practice halving numbers in this competitive card game.

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

Construct some glittery ring bling with this ring bracelet craft.

One way to "trick" your child into getting extra practice with one-step equations is to play a variation of the classic game, tic tac toe.

You won't miss the gluten in these pancakes! These delicious and nutritious flap jacks will make a fabulous addition to any breakfast table, gluten free or not!

Serve this seasonal carrot salad at Easter brunch this year, and it just might hop onto your family's list of healthy favorites.

Combine your creative fifth grader's love of nature, art and poetry with leaf printing!

Your child can explore the wonders of science, and the concept of dehydration, along with creating a healthy and tasty treat!

In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.

These decorative vampire bat baskets make for the perfect Halloween party favors, and they're fun for you and your child to make!

Using aluminum is a great way to recycle and make some shiny ornaments borrowing from this traditional Mexican art form. Here's an easy kids' activity!

Mummy chic or rag-tag retro? Catch the oldest trend in bandaged jewelry!

This variation on the game of tag combines exercise, teamwork, and a little friendly trickery.

Your first grader will delight in making a cookie version of homemade gelt--the gold coin chocolates that are often given as gifts or prizes during Hanukkah.

Your child will need to combine his sporty hand-eye coordination skills with his math skills to become the bullseye king.

Create a personalized gift bag by turning a plain brown paper lunch bag into a custom-designed costume or shirt.

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.

Use this simple and versatile sauce in pasta, sandwiches, or atop baked chicken.

Crowned with orange cream cheese frosting and studded with chocolate chips, these pumpkin muffins make a delicious fall treat.

This nature craft is a great way for your child to learn about the fall season and make a festive decoration to display in your home.

This 4th of July, end the battle for independence in your house, and show your child just how much freedom she can enjoy.

In this activity, students will draw a picture of the things they like to listen to at home using their superpower sense of mindful listening.