2nd and 3rd Grade Activities : Page 39

Boost creativity and writing skills by having your child come up with his own Gourmet S'mores recipe!

Try this washi tape craft for Fatherâs Day, and combine cutting-edge crafting with technology for a colorful, useful gift for Dad.

Return to school in style! Dress up your pencil holders with this delightful and always seasonally appropriate arts and craft project.

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

Diwali is a holiday celebrated in many Asian Pacific countries the world over. Make this delicious Indian treat with your child to celebrate the holiday.

This bookmark is a helpful tool to use during and after reading to remind your child of "good reader" strategies that she can use on her own.

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

This science fair project explores how osmotic pressure forces water through the root up into the plant.

Send big holiday love on a small budget by sending these "Elf Tickets" this year...and give your child some writing practice in the bargain.

Create a world of bugs with your kid! This variation on finger painting is a great project to create after a trip to the zoo or while learning about science.

Make a story summary folder with your child to help develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

Teach your child about the importance and meaning behind bowing in Asian cultures and help her expand her cultural horizons with this fun activity.

Your second grader will get great measuring practice as she helps you make this rich and creamy green dip!

Pin the nose on Rudolph with this festive Christmas game. Play Pin the Nose on Rudolph with your friends and family this holiday season.

Make a friendship bracelet with your child this Mother's Day or the next time they are looking for a fun project to do!

This game will help build your child's word bank as she competes with family members for the "Word of the Day" champion title.

Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. Your young detective can make his own tiny looking glass. It's simple to make!

Enjoy the beautiful outdoors and indulge in a colorful game of I Spy while you're at it! It's just as fun as classic I Spy but twice as educational.

Promote the well-being of your first or second grader's mind and body by teaching him some beginning yoga poses and techniques.

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

Liven up your Christmas decor with vibrant reindeer created from cardboard. This decoration can hang above a fireplace, over a door, or across a wall.

Got the pre-writing blues? Try this simple five-finger technique to help your second grader develop a sequenced plan for her early compositions.

Spark your childâs interest in epic fantasy tales with this ferocious dragon craft.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.