2nd - 4th Grade Activities : Page 72

Making a calendar is a great way for third graders to identify those words that are always capitalized. Here's how to get started.

When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.

Craft like the Colombians did in ancient times and make these line drawings out of twine, rope, or yarn.

Using scherenschnitte, your science-savvy second grader will be able to create and display each part of a vegetable!

This November, it's elephant versus donkey! Does your third grader understand the meaning behind the animals political parties choose to represent them?

In this activity, your child will learn about a style of gardening that uses moss, also called "kokedama."

Geometric shapes can often be tough to remember. But, with a little bit of art, imagination, and writing, practicing geometry has never been so much fun!

Instead of piling on jackets and mittens, settle down for an afternoon of paper magic with this three-dimensional snowflake craft.

Your child can cut her way into making a fun collage of mod-style flowers that will dazzle and delight!

Make this delicious coconut cream pie recipe this Kwanzaa, and teach your kids the meaning of this important African-American holiday.

Don't toss out those old tortillas! Your child can use them to create her own tortilla chips in any flavor she can imagine.

This zombie cake will give your Halloween enthusiast an excuse to lurch and limp around the kitchen. Share this zombie cake with friends and the undead.

If your 2nd grade child asks for time often, encourage him to read time on his own by talking about time throughout the day.

Add an ancient protective tool to your child's dress-up chest: the Viking shield!

Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.

Excite your fourth grader by recreating ancient Viking myths. This miniature longboat will explore the principle of water molecules expanding when heated.

Make the most out of your next wait at the airport by playing Airport Lounge, a fun and creative game of storytelling and make-believe!

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

Amaze your kids by separating a salt and pepper mixture using an "electric spoon" charged with wool.

Creepy, crawly, spooky and even kind of cute! This spider loves school supplies and will do a great job guarding them.

In this activity, your child will explore the differences between facts and opinions. Together, you will go on a scavenger hunt in your home and play the role of detectives in search of facts.

Crisps are the hidden gem of the homemade dessert world.

This activity is a great way to teach kids that, to find examples of science in action, they donât need to look any further than their own backyard.

In this activity, your child will use two powerful questions to investigate a thought and the truth behind it. They will write and perform a skit using mindfulness and these important questions.

Create a herd of pachyderms to parade across a dresser or tabletop and take the opportunity to teach your kid a little bit about these majestic mammals.

Invite your child to partake in an eco-friendly craft by weaving long twigs into a useful kitchen stand for hot pots and pans.

Home made candles make for great home made gifts at Christmas, Mother's Day, birthdays. Great presents for any special occasion!

Your child will create their very own filigree drawing; twirling, or coiling small strips of lightweight paper around toothpicks and gently gluing them down.

Help your child learn how to protect the environment by creating a useful reference for the family with this recycling poster.

Does dough rise faster with unbleached or bleached flour? Investigate in this science fair project idea.