2nd and 3rd Grade Activities : Page 31

For some good "green" fun, pull out your blender. A spinach smoothie?! You better believe it! And kids will not only slurp it up, they"ll beg for seconds.

Make a one-of-a-kind necklace this holiday season with this Christmas bead craft that will warm the heart of whoever receives it!

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

This Labor Day, encourage your child to learn more about the different tools and supplies found in a doctor's bag by having her create one of her own!

Show your child how to write a diamante poem, which makes use of a simple structure and results in a diamond-shaped poem.

Kids will make predictions about cricket behavior by conducting this fun and easy experiment which simulates different environments for crickets.

Don't toss out those old tortillas! Your child can use them to create her own tortilla chips in any flavor she can imagine.

Your child will create their very own filigree drawing; twirling, or coiling small strips of lightweight paper around toothpicks and gently gluing them down.

Making personalized postcards out of meaningful photographs is a fun, rainy day project.

Help your child explore this ancient art technique with the help of some tinfoil, black paint and the end of a paintbrush!

These kid-friendly banana muffins are fun to make, and they pack in the protein with a healthy dose of quinoa added to the mix.

These festive red and blue drink umbrellas are the perfect DIY party idea. While you're making them you can even sneak in a little compass practice.

This hungry lunch bag monster will rev up your childâs appetite and get him excited about whatâs inside.

Cheer on your home team with a savory snack shaped just like a real football!

Even the birds need to get out of the rain during the winter months. Help your child help nature and fill a lazy afternoon with this easy, cute craft.

The goal of this science fair experiment is to demonstrate the effects of air pressure on objects and analyze applications of air pressure principles.

No need to head to the toy store for her next stuffed animal once she has the skills to create her own!

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

Make a wanted poster of a villain from a favorite book or fairy tale in this fun reading comprehension activity!

Many kids find themselves especially challenged by writing in third grade. Here's how you can help, using a technique called "storyboarding."

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

Take paper football to the next level by creating a "field" with objects from around the house. A great indoor and rainy-day activity.

A heart ornament is a adorable decoration that shares the love on Valentine's Day. Make a heart ornament with your child this February.

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

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

Your child can create a trendy, retro felt flower pin that will remind her of the natural beauty of flowers in full bloom no matter what time of year it is!

This Thanksgiving, make a pine cone turkey that can double as a personalized place setting for each family member.

Make a healthy, no-cook salad with some help from your third grade chef - and practice math and measurement while you're at it!

Transform a simple menu into a work of art! Let your child unleash her inner artist on tonight's menu for a beautiful display that the whole family can enjoy.