1st - 8th Grade Activities : Page 54

Make an "I'm NOT Bored" book filled with your child's favorite activities, to reference the next time she has the urge to declare, "I'm bored."

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

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

Give your child a chance to review his knowledge of safety and show off his writing skills at the same time by writing a safety manual to share at home.

each some early sewing skills with this cute felt egg project that can be reused as a silly gift, a toy for younger siblings, or a doll accessory.

Encourage your child to explore color and its mood-altering effects by creating his own self portrait using only warm or cool colors.

Learn about landscape painting—and artist Grandma Moses—in this engaging watercolor activity!

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

Collect meteorite dust with a magnet in your very own backyard! The objective of this science fair project is to gather meteorite dust to study outer space.

In this fun activity, your child will learn the difference between facts and opinions. They will design cards for a matching game that they create and play!

Put old, worn-out picture books to work by constructing a book birdhouse, perfect for welcoming spring.

Invite your first grader to play this subtraction sacks game to get her actively involved in understanding and memorizing subtraction facts.

What is it about a Slinky that causes it to walk down the steps? This simple experiment is a perfect illustration of both gravity and momentum.

This colorful foam pencil topper will glam up any boring pencil and is guaranteed to add personality to any pencil case!

Tissue Valentine's hearts make great decorations and help your child work out those all-important fine motor skills.

Let your child help you create a fire escape plan poster to hang in the house in case of an emergency!

This simple and fun project introduces kids to the art of pottery and offers them a glimpse into how ancient peoples created the very first Neolithic pottery.

Learn about the power of exponents. The objective of this science fair project is to explore and understand how exponents are used.

Create a unique gift that is as useful as it is gorgeous by using eggshells, tempera paint and glue.

Here's a fun family activity: have your child make a cameo appearance by creating and drawing on their own silhouettes!

Make a seashell wind chime for your back porch. Perfect for younger kids to build motor skills on.

Enjoy some autumn fun, and develop measurement skills with this sweet-smelling fall art project.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

Making a calendar is a great way for third graders to identify those words that are always capitalized. Here's how to get started.

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

Add a flourish of flowers to your dining table with simple and creative sponge art!

Create your very own adorable reindeer to keep you company throughout the holiday season.

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.

Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature