1st - 8th Grade Activities : Page 62

Celebrate the 100th day of school by counting and spelling your way to a "$1.00" word in this 3rd grade math and reading game.

Time is an abstract concept that's difficult to grasp. But waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven on Thanksgiving is a concretely yummy experience.

What happens when colored beams of light mix? You might be surprised.

On the next rainy day spent inside, delight your third grader by showing him how to make his own weatherproof octopus to display for those passing by.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

Your child can learn more about Vincent van Gogh's influential style of painting by creating an homage to Starry Night, one his most beloved paintings.

Keep your boiled breakfast egg cozy and warm on Easter morning with a bright chick egg topper. This craft can also double as a puppet!

Dress up a plain old pen with this pretty craft that's great for back-to-school time.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

Discover how to make fake snot with this cool science fair project idea to learn about polymers, enzymes, and more.

Movement activities are crucial for developing minds and bodies. Animal movements, in particular, encourage children to think about their own body mechanics in comparison with animals they may have observed.

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

Instead of tossing old school supplies, turn them into a work of art and teach your kids how to find new uses for old things.

Transform a single sheet of card stock into a double-sided painting of opposites: on one side, a bright daytime landscape, on the other, a dusky evening scene.

In this activity, your child will consider the meaning of "culture" and what comprises their family's culture. They will draw pictures of aspects of their family's culture, then choose an aspect of it to explore further.

Invite your kid to create her own hanging dove images--a symbol of peace and unity--in honor of Black History Month.

Get your child in the mood for a season full of lazy days at the beach with this colorful summer centerpiece art project!

Ant behavior is closely related to light intensity. This free science fair project idea examines how fast ants dig when they are exposed to to light and dark.

Raspberry hot chocolate is a sweat treat for your young valentine. Pink and delicious, this raspberry hot chocolate makes the perfect Valentine's Day drink.

Don't throw out all those old artworks! Your child can transform them into a fun and exciting paper circle garland she can use for decorating her room.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by making personalized art out of some Celtic letters.

Shake those dice and try to roll big numbers in this first grade math game. Practice addition in a new, fun way!

Make a Duct Tape Wallet: This activity provides kids great practice in following directions and makes for a fun homemade gift.

Give your kid the opportunity to experiment with color combinations, and how the tape is applied as they make special cards for friends and family.

Spiders may be creepy, crawly and sometimes frightening, but not this little fella. He's fun to make and sure will cause a lot of giggling!

Making these one-of-a-kind mug markers will help your child flex his creativity and gain button-sewing practice.

First graders are learning basic addition and subtraction math facts. Practice in the sandbox with this fun outdoor math activity!

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

This flash card game will help your child memorize words while visually learning the differences between objects.

Bake these rugelach cookies with your child this Hanukkah to celebrate the holiday and help her practice important math skills.