2nd and 3rd Grade Activities

Explore scientific concepts with this experiment that introduces kids to the scientific method!

Use a simple toothbrush and a splatter painting technique to create this sparkling skyline work of art!

Make these lasting felt hearts and fill them with a sweet smelling combination of rice and spices to keep the Valentine spirit alive all year long.

Make a beautiful nature silhouette to remember a family walk in the park or a camping trip with friends.

Capture your beach memories—not with a photograph, but with a beach mosaic made from that classic beach souvenir, the shell.

Transform an old chair into a chalkboard canvas! This painting activity is a useful and creative way to add some quirky charm to your existing furniture.

Help your child channel his inner wizard with this crafty activity perfect for imaginative youngsters.

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.

In this activity, your child will be asked to create a boat that can successfully float while holding 25 pennies.

Use pepper and soap to discover some fun facts about the properties of water.

Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

Use a deck of playing cards to practice place value and other math concepts with your upper elementary child!

This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.

Have your child create a little leprechaun to celebrate the season and create a little mischief.

This shamrock wreath will allow your child to practice tracing and layering shapes and is the perfect way to get everyone in the mood for St. Patrick's Day.

In this exciting and empowering challenge, your child will construct a bridge using marshmallows and toothpicks!

Did you know your body is full of simple machines? This project looks at one of the third-class levers in the human body: your arm!

In this activity you and your child will learn about the African Americans that changed history in a fun quiz format.

In this Halloween-themed activity, young learners will find out what happens when they mix two household items together to create a surprising chemical reaction.

Tired of gum with flavor that lasts for just a couple of minute? Put gum to the test with this chewy science experiment!

Promote your child's appreciation for Jackie Robinson, an important figure in African-American history, by having your child create a baseball card!

Design a colorful leprechaun trap—and make some memories—with this fun St. Patrick's Day craft project!

Create your very own Sleep Book filled with a menagerie of made-up nonsense creatures and discover how different animals catch some zzz's.

Give your child some practice with even numbers, while creating a cute Christmas keepsake. Create this skip counting book.

This homemade educational travel game will keep your young child entertained and learning reading, writing, shapes and colors. All you need is a tissue box!