1st - 7th Grade Activities : Page 95

Hiding protein-rich quinoa and a variety of fresh vegetables, these meatballs are the perfect answer to kid food woes.

Bring a bit of the fun of Yuan Xiao Jie to your home with this lantern activity. Happy New Year!

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

Big bags hold a lot of candy, but they're hard to tote around. Have your kid construct a candy corn candy holder perfect for carrying a few lightweight treats.

Recruit a grandparent, pen pal, or far-off friend and get ready to engage your child in some old-fashioned communication, with a new twist.

Science fair project that determines whether mass and weight are the same or different.

The meaning of Thanksgiving can sometimes get lost among the fun of food and family. Discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving with this fun activity.

Even if sweet potatoes aren't your kid's favorite, try topping them with fluffy marshmallows -- it will be tough to find a child who can resist!

In this activity, your child will write stories about two different people. The stories will include similarities and differences in the ways each person lives in their communities.

A valentine wreath brightens up any home on Valentine's Day. Craft a pretty valentine wreath out of colorful chocolate kisses.

Using low-tech supplies and a little extra ingenuity you can help your fourth grader create this unique, heartfelt Valentine card.

Enlist the whole family and helpful friends in this heartwarming activity for Dad. Boost kids' writing skills in the process, too!

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

Want a word game to play? How about just a fun way to spend the afternoon? Get creative thinking going and have fun with vocabulary!

Crazy quilting is a fun and easy way for kids to exercise some creativity and connect with the past.

In the mood for a little lighthearted magic? Make your own chi chi sticks, inspired by the divination tools of ancient Chinese fortune tellers.

Next time your child says he's bored, suggest a game of Toe Fencing! It's a silly and physical game that can be played anywhere, any time.

Make a poodle skirt for a creative sewing project with your child that will also be a blast from the past!

When it comes to money it isnât enough to know how much one coin or bill is worth. Make it all come together for your kid with this shopping activity.

Find sums of 10 in this fun first-grade math card game that helps kids build addition skills. Help your child use critical thinking skills to find the sums.

Your child's journal should be as unique as she is. Help her transform a simple notebook into a personalized piece of art.

Are you looking for a new way to help your fourth grader celebrate New Year's Day? Try this Flash Back Book!

Reusable Christmas gift bags are eco-friendly and pretty. Make a batch of reusable Christmas gift bags for your friends and family this holiday season.

These sparkling earrings look fancy but they're super simple to make using inexpensive craft items.

By selecting a pattern and carefully repeating it on the entire surface of a pumpkin, your child will transform a simple garden vegetable into a work of art.

Here's a simple math activity that has your child using her basic addition facts to solve a secret code.

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

Bake these delicious Crisco Cookies with your child this holiday season to give as gifts to friends and family.

Help your third grader practice his writing skills and learn to operate household appliances like the washing machine or DVR with this Family How-to guide!

Encourage your child's inner architect with a shoebox creation that he can craft into his dream house, mansion or palace.