2nd and 3rd Grade Activities : Page 34

Use a basic tape recorder and some favorite books to help your first grader read smoothly--and make someone's day in the process!

Make your own wrapping paper with some materials from around the house. Try to make your own wrapping paper this year for a unique presentation for your gifts.

Start Father's Day off on the right foot by baking Dad a batch of scrumptious muffins packed with fruit, fiber, and heart-healthy oat bran.

These potato yogurt cupcakes are a healthy and delicious treat to be shared during the special Jewish holiday of Passover.

Help your child sharpen time skills by creating a special day and charting each part in a detailed schedule.

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

Here's a fun holiday activity that will have you and your child singing, laughing, and using a thesaurus!

Take a fun and simple look at the concept of parallel lines with your child. This art activity is great for fine motor skills and perfect for Valentine's Day!

Candy cane cookies are a great alternative to traditional candy canes, and your family will have a blast making them over the holidays!

Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.

Let your young chef whip up some cheer in the kitchen with these tasty and adorable chocolate trees snacks.

Serve a homemade breakfast for someone special with these mouthwatering flower pancakes that are decorated with fresh fruit.

Patterns come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. As your child alters one element and then another they'll create a unique piece of artwork.

Kids get to race a felt mouse through a homemade maze using magnets in this exciting 1st grade arts and crafts activity.

Here's an arts and crafts activity that has your first-grader experimenting with math concept of multiples and patterns with her own printing plate.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

Enjoy the season of crunchy leaves and crisp harvest scents with a tall glass of pumpkin juice.

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Is it a bird? Is it Superman? No, it's your third grader's homemade miniature plane zooming across the room on a zip line.

A classic campfire treat comes home with this fun and simple snack. Your child will go bananas for these gooey, delicious, scrumptious banana boats!

Here are two streamlined breakfast ideas so that mom not only gets a delicious breakfast for Mother's Day, but a clean kitchen too!

Help your child learn grammar the fun way with this engaging clothespin game!

Practice multiplication facts by playing baseball in this fun, third grade math board game.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.

Let your child experiment with and experience mixed media art in this introductory art project.

Set off an a science adventure as you prepare a row of bee homes for your new visitors.

Homemade Pumpkin hot chocolate is perfect for Halloween scary movie marathon or a pre-Thanksgiving game night. Try this Homemade Pumpkin hot chocolate recipe.

Is it possible to trick the forces of nature that make your bubbles round to create a square bubble?