1st - 7th Grade Activities : Page 97

From wizards to fairy godmothers, a magic wand is an essential element to any magical tale. Help your child make one of her own with simple craft supplies.

Bake domino cookies and spark your child's interest in traditional games. This baking activity is great for 5th-6th grade children.

Cheer on your home team with a savory snack shaped just like a real football!

Creating a book is one thing, but creating a codex is a whole different ball game.

Help your kid get a handle on punctuation by challenging her to create a story that's truly out of this world.

Your fifth grader will have a blast sewing this plush neck pillow--and he'll sure be glad to have it on long car or airplane trips!

Salute your "#1 Dad" with this creative pop-up card!

Help your child learn more about the military by having him create a portrait of a soldier and write a short summary about why that soldier is important.

Repurpose those plastic shopping bags hiding in your house into a fun and exciting decoration your child can hang in her room!

All you need to put together this guitar is an old shoebox. Soon your kid will be rocking out while saving room in the landfill.

Make a paper jack-o'-lantern treat bucket this Halloween! While crafting, your kid will learn about the process of creating self-standing sculptural objects.

Textbook studying doesn't have to be a slog. Here's an at-home activity for before your middle-schooler begins those end-of-the-chapter review questions.

Eating a healthy breakfast starts the day out right, and your child can make something tasty and nutritious while honing her culinary skills!

Celebrate the sweeter side of the holidays with this charming mouse ornament!

Bend, twist, squish and press a paper bag into a tree! Once it's finished, your child's Halloween tree will look like it came right out of a scary fairy tale.

Have your kid create his own service ribbons and then write a fictional story about someone in the military who was awarded the service ribbons.

This paper project is sure to hit a home run with your sporty kid.

Create a unique and colorful Mother's Day gift that Mom can use all year. Upcycle a tea tin by wrapping it with Washi tape!

Prepare your child for winter with a fake igloo and a list of cozy and chilly vocabulary words.

Prepare for school the washi tape way with some washi tape school supplies!

Is your fifth grader trying overnight camp this summer? If so, prepare your child for writing a letter home with this activity!

This Thanksgiving table runner craft isn't just fun and festive, it also helps your child build muscles for hand strength, fine motor skills, and handwriting.

Is your child tired of the same old fries with dinner? Invite him to bake up some tasty zucchini fries to accompany the next family meal.

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

Using wholesome, natural ingredients like oatmeal, honey and raisins your child can make homemade granola bars!

Our breath is supporting us all of the time, but sometimes we don't even know it! In this activity, your child will discuss how they feel when they focus on their breath and learn tools to help them feel calm and at ease.

With help, your fifth grader can sew her own version of this pin cushion currently available at many craft fairs.

Sweet corn muffins are a delicious and unexpected Valentine's Day treat. Make a batch of sweet corn muffins with a hidden surprise this Valentine's Day.

These 3-D snow globe cookies look amazing on any table and will gets kids excited about the upcoming holiday season!

Want to go paperless this holiday season? Here's a delicious way to get your third grader started (and practice some writing in the process!)