1st - 8th Grade Activities : Page 108

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

Introduce your little one to the joys of gardening with this adorable do-it-yourself planter made from clothespins.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will learn about emotions and how they change, just like many parts of nature. Then they will spend time outside, exploring and reflecting on what they have learned.

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Take a look at this oogly-googly eye Halloween craft! Have your child tweak the design to learn about balance and counterbalance with this crazy-eyed creature.

Being sick stinks! Help make being achy a little easier by helping your child craft a comforting hot water bottle doll out of fabric, googly eyes, and ribbon.

In Muslim culture, Ramadan is a month long celebration dedicated to purifying the soul. Enjoy a delicious snack, and learn more about this holiday!

Your child can turn dinner into a flavorful adventure that transports the entire family to a land far away with some quick and easy Thai peanut noodles.

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

Your child can pretend she is a pro by creating a crackle painting that looks and feels like a classic work of art!

Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.

Use adorable animal photos from books or magazines to make these simple valentines that can be given to classmates or friends.

Let your young adventurer go bug hunting in the great outdoors with their very own bug net!

Hand-painted pottery is the perfect way to add a bit of decoration to your potted plants.

Your child will hop with delight as he make this delicious, edible bunny out of marshmallows.

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.

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

Have your child create a project that combines the beauty of Japanese cherry blossoms with the eco-friendly fun of a recycled craft.

Let your fifth grader get in touch with this inner chef by making these delicious no-bake nanaimo bars--named after a city in Canada.

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

Here is a way to help your first grader keep track of the books she has read, and also help her develop some critical thinking skills.

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

This reading comprehension activity teaches children reading in reverse: how would you teach an alien to use a zipper?

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

Create origami claws that can transform your child into a bird, cat, or other clawed creature.

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.

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

By using your child's own activity schedule, you can strengthen his understanding of elapsed time, and get him organized along the way!

Here's a St. Patrick's Day card your child can make, write, and give. Great learning and lots of fun--a "lucky" combination for a lucky holiday!

Do lefties just write different or are their brains different? This science project has students explore what it means to be left handed.