1st - 8th Grade Activities : Page 86

Want to make sure you raise a money-savvy kid? Start him out right with this activity that hides valuable math skills within a fun grocery store game.

Make a homemade doll out of recycled materials, similar to dolls made by pioneer children.

Make this cool iPod or cell phone case for Dad out of one of his little-used ties.

This simple fall-themed syllable game is a great way to introduce the concept of a syllable to your young learner.

Practice addition with your child in a whole new way when you battle to defend your cards in this competitive game. Math has never been so fun!

Introduce your child to the world of kite flying with Kite Frisbee, a great game that develops her kite flying and Frisbee playing abilities at the same time.

This variation of Duck, Duck, Goose is played in pairs, which means a lot more activity for participants!

Recycle your child's beloved old t-shirt by sewing it into a pillow! The results of activity are unique, decorative, creative, and never wasteful.

Fireworks are such an exciting part of part of summer festivities, but it's sad when the show is over. Keep them alive all year long with watercolor fireworks.

The ability to identify number patterns is one of the building blocks to success in higher-level math and this game is the perfect way to practice.

Help your young learner discover why the insects that a spider eats stick to its web but the spider doesn't.

Thousands of witches that come out to celebrate Halloween. Now, your child can make her very own self-standing witch.

Make Korean vegetable pancakes with your child! This dish is delicious way to get your child cooking as you introduce her to recipes from different cultures.

Your child will be delighted to create a sweet painting in the style of pop artist Wayne Thiebaud!

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

This writing activity help give your child ideas for personal essays, important thoughts, and positive feelings throughout the holiday season.

Let your first grader get inspired by the fiery fall colors outside his window by creating a beautiful handprint tree!

A riff on the classic board game, St. Patrick's Day Snakes and Ladders is a fun game the whole family can enjoy.

Your fourth grader be delighted to create monkey companions out of poster board! They also provide a perfect opportunity to teach her interesting monkey facts.

Discover flight initiation distance as you play around in the park with this fun bird watching project!

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

Your fourth grader will get their mind working with this simple "Chanukah" anagram game. They will hone their language and spelling skills with this one!

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.

Make some cool hearts that are sure to brighten anyone's Valentine's Day. This project is a opportunity to play with overlapping shapes and show your love!

This science fair project idea measures the growth of bread dough and finds out how long it takes for the dough to stop rising.

The next time your child decides he needs to press restart on his wardrobe, don't ship his clothes off to Goodwill so fast.

Try this creative art project with your second grader to help him build up his fine motor skills and artistic awareness as he makes a faux stained glass vase.

Make going back to school a fun time! Let your child create her own pencil topper creatures using everyday materials and a Styrofoam ball.

Let your imaginative child "ghost write" the life (and afterlife) story of a made-up phantom.

In this activity, your child will take a walk outside, listen to the silence in between sounds, and draw what the experience was like for them.