2nd - 4th Grade Activities : Page 38

Explore if planting seeds in a certain direction will affect how fast it germinates.

Is your kid indecisive about what he wants to be when he grows up? Instead of concentrating on just one dream, encourage him to explore the possibilities.

Attention, Anglophiles! Get your fill of artsy crafts and historical fun with this jewelry project.

Instead of drilling facts, grab sidewalk chalk and head outside for a rousing game of this Math Run game. Play the Math Run game with your child.

Celebrate the flavors of fall by making this sweet breakfast treat with your child. It beats the stuff from the box any day!

Help your child learn the parts of speech! Start with adjectives and have your child describe Santa Claus to someone who has never heard of him.

Science fair project that develops latent fingerprints on a non-porous objects by converting superglue from a solid state to a gaseous state.

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

Oragami Christmas ornaments make a beautiful addition to your family's tree. Make origami Christmas ornaments out of old wrapping paper this holiday season.

The Math Monster will save your second grader from repetitive math flashcards. Guessing mystery math facts is a fun way for him to polish arithmetic skills!

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

Ever wonder how those kooky kazoos work? Get to know the science behind this silly instrument by making your very own kazoo!

This Valentine's Day, promote strong hearts with an active relay that the whole family can enjoy! It's light on the wallet, but heavy on heart health.

This activity will inspire adults and kids alike to take time to explore the beauty in their community and discover the colors of fall while developing their descriptive and creative writing skills!

Help your child get to know the least-appreciated of the five senses, the sense of smell, with a smelling station.

Encourage your child to take ownership of a plant by creating a care plan and following it over the course of a couple of weeks.

Mix up a batch of molasses cookies, and you'll have a delicious chance to teach your child some math and social studies in the process!

Make going back to school a fun time! Let your child create her own pencil topper creatures using everyday materials and a Styrofoam ball.

Get kids excited about gathering their school supplies by teaching them how to make their own writing supplies!

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

If helping your child learn parts of speech makes you want to take a nap, try this exercise. It's a sure way to keep those creative juices flowing.

Here is a fun middle school science project on factors affecting solubility. Learn how dissolved solids can "crash out" to form crystals when conditions change.

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.

Time is an abstract concept that's difficult to grasp. But waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven on Thanksgiving is a concretely yummy experience.

Frida Kahlo was a famous Mexican painter. In this activity, your child can put pick up a paintbrush and create a self-portrait inspired by this renowned artist.

This Mother's Day, help your child practice math measurement skills with this "mom" recipe card.

How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.

This flash card game will help your child memorize words while visually learning the differences between objects.