1st - 8th Grade Activities : Page 53

With a few basic art supplies and a little imagination, you can repurpose empty oatmeal containers into a one-of-a-kind Father's Day cookie jar.

How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

Put some spring back in the season and teach your child a little about plants with this fun paper flower art project!

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

Simple and straightforward, this money math game helps kids practice counting, adding change, and working with decimals.

Provide your child with Q-tip paint brushes that are bunched together and easy to grip, and encourage him to go to work on his painting masterpiece!

Boost your child's imagination and creativity by having her design her own deck of trading cards.

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.

Using just an egg carton and some beans or pennies, you can play this game with your first grader and see real gains in core math skills.

A DIY diffuser is a budget-friendly item that will add a pleasant fragrance to your home. Make a DIY diffuser with your child for great Valentine's Day gift.

Here's a silly game that uses nursery rhymes to introduce a big concept in first grade reading and writing: learning about nouns and verbs.

The objective of this science fair project is to explore the relationship between acidic and basic compounds.

Get ready for leftovers with an adorable turkey lunch bag! This recycled craft is a great way to remind everyone how much fun they had on Thanksgiving.

Try this concrete, hands-on organization system and you can count on more efficient, less stressful evenings this school year.

Use this interactive activity to help your third-grade child develop vocabulary skills and make a flipbook.

What is biodiversity? Kids will study different areas of their backyards to see which is the most diverse to learn about biodiversity and random sampling.

What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.

Collage this elegant spring-themed card that's sure to freshen someone's day!

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.

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

Make use of your family's leftover Christmas cards and wrapping paper with a colorful letter craft activity!

Celebrate African heritage by making an African flag banner. This fun, culturally-inspired art project is perfect for Black History Month.

Help your first grader build sight word knowledge by creating a reading pointer and taking the family on a house-wide reading tour!

Let your second grader channel a famous Dr. Seuss character--the Cat in the Hat--with this hat-making activity inspired by the main character.

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

Every day can be Chinese New Year with a dancing dragon that your child can make at home.

Create a tornado vortex in your kitchen in this 5th grade science experiment. All you need are two plastic bottles, duct tape, and a metal washer to begin.

This op art craft project turns out eye-popping abstract art! Your kid can flex her creativity to make op art with a few household items in her fave colors.

Make Hanukkah gift bags with your child this holiday season. These Hanukkah gift bags are great for passing out gelt to teachers and friends.

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.