2nd - 4th Grade Activities : Page 53

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

If your mom likes flowers, make her a sweet gift that she'll treasure with this fun craft, a pretty Pressed Flowers Card!

Here's a fourth grade science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your child's learning, and good for the planet, too.

Using wholesome, natural ingredients like oatmeal, honey and raisins your child can make homemade granola bars!

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!

Most often, a collage is 2-dimensional, but instead of using paper as a base, this project uses an inexpensive pumpkin from the craft store.

Homemade breakfast bars with chocolate and cherries make a tasty to-go breakfast for Valentine's Day. Whip up a batch of homemade breakfast bars with your kid.

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

Create origami claws that can transform your child into a bird, cat, or other clawed creature.

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

Create clever airplane favors for your child's next birthday party in this fun third grade arts and crafts activity.

Your child can transform an everyday sight into a persuasive writing exercise by starting with the "product" she knows best: her family!

In this writing activity, let your child reflect on the past and practice their writing skills and word usage as they create an "I Used to, Now I" poem.

Invite your third grader to do taste test science to observe how a strawberry tastes when it is paired with various condiments. The results may be surprising!

Popcorn pops get a Valentine's Day twist with pink popcorn and a red candy center. Make popcorn pops as a special treat for Valentine's Day or any day.

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

This project will help keep your child's thoughts in order as he creates stories from the beginning all the way through to the end.

Introduce your second grader to a fun Mexican custom by showing her how to make papel picado, a beautiful creation of cut-out tissue paper.

It’s the season for falling leaves, fall colors, and corn! Use this easy activity to help your child make some amazing paintings. They can use their math skills to design patterns for cards, paper, presents and more!

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

Give your kid the opportunity to experiment with color combinations, and how the tape is applied as they make special cards for friends and family.

Your fourth grader will love turning your house into a home this holiday season with fun crafts such as hand-casted paper holiday ornaments!

You've got to try it to believe it! Making these sweet treats allows your second grader to practice with measurement and boost his motor skills.

Honor dad's fatherly achievements with a handmade plaque for a job well done!

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

make the most original Easter eggs on the block with this beading craft to ring in the Spring!

This tissue paper painting activity has been developed especially with special needs children in mind, but is an enjoyable craft for just about anyone.

Kids will get a kick out of shopping for discounted "kicks" with this creative math game that focuses on percentages.

Here's a creative way to build second grade writing skills this Easter.