2nd - 4th Grade Activities : Page 17

This science fair project idea explores substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

Make ancient Egypt come alive by showing kids how to make their own mini sarcophagus out of a shoe box.

Your child can use colorful construction paper to make an easy paper basket to hold some of his special things!

Decorating pumpkins is a safer, cleaner alternative to carving. These Cubist art pumpkins are easy and fun to make, and serve as great fall decor.

Before your crafty kid moves on to sewing needles and thread, help her create a beautiful cross-stitch pattern with markers!

Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

Learn to recognize symmetry by playing this game! The more you play, the better you'll get at recognizing this special characteristic many playing cards have.

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.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

A heart wreath is a pretty and festive Valentine's Day decoration. Make a heart wreath with your child this Valentine's Day.

Celebrate Earth Day by making colorful animal sculptures using recycled materials from around the house in this 3rd grade arts and crafts activity.

Try these story starters - creativity and sequencing skills combine to create wild stories that will have the whole family in stitches!

This Thanksgiving cornucopia activity will give you a nice homemade table decoration and will give your child a festive reason to read, write, and be thankful.

Ask your kids to write these one-sentence "Holiday Wishes." Without realizing it, they'll be building third grade Language Arts skills.

Bring the fun carnival game of ring toss to your home pool with this watery twist on the classic game.

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

Would your child like to learn about a hidden world? All she needs to do is open her box of markers!

Learn about coins and their value by making an animal piggy bank. Here's how to make a lion, pig, or sheep bank!

Everyone has a dream. The hard part is striving to make those dreams come true. Encourage your child to dream big with this easy craft project.

Here's a party game that's guaranteed to bring along lots of laughs. Kids get creative as they act out improve scenes with some help from an audience.

How does salinity affect the point at which water freezes? Kids will find out by performing this cool melting ice experiment.

Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills this holiday season! This decadent bread pudding, dressed up with pumpkin and warm spices, is a holiday show-stopper.

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

Yarn ornaments are a beautiful and crafty way to celebrate the holidays. Make a set of yarn ornaments with your child, then hang them on your Christmas tree.

Get your kindergartener involved in the kitchen by making healthy cupcakes loaded with veggies and protein in this fun cooking activity.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque is often referred to as the Blue Mosque. In this activity, your kid will build his own Blue Mosque just in time for Ramadan!

Use playing cards to learn about temperature as well as positive and negative integers in this fourth grade math game.

Are you looking to entertain your child and a large group of their friends? Try out Chain Tag. The more players you have, the more fun the game becomes!

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will participate in a mindfulness exercise focused on forgiveness. Then, they'll craft a Peace and Harmony Fidget Spinner to cultivate calmness.