2nd - 5th Grade Activities : Page 44

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

Put some spring back in the season and teach your child a little about plants with this fun paper flower art project!

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

Simple and straightforward, this money math game helps kids practice counting, adding change, and working with decimals.

Boost your child's imagination and creativity by having her design her own deck of trading cards.

Take a look at this oogly-googly eye Halloween craft! Have your child tweak the design to learn about balance and counterbalance with this crazy-eyed creature.

A DIY diffuser is a budget-friendly item that will add a pleasant fragrance to your home. Make a DIY diffuser with your child for great Valentine's Day gift.

The objective of this science fair project is to explore the relationship between acidic and basic compounds.

Get ready for leftovers with an adorable turkey lunch bag! This recycled craft is a great way to remind everyone how much fun they had on Thanksgiving.

Try this concrete, hands-on organization system and you can count on more efficient, less stressful evenings this school year.

Use this interactive activity to help your third-grade child develop vocabulary skills and make a flipbook.

What is biodiversity? Kids will study different areas of their backyards to see which is the most diverse to learn about biodiversity and random sampling.

What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.

Help your child visualize their goals for the new year by creating a self-portrait that represents all of the amazing things they have done and hope to do.

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

Make use of your family's leftover Christmas cards and wrapping paper with a colorful letter craft activity!

Celebrate African heritage by making an African flag banner. This fun, culturally-inspired art project is perfect for Black History Month.

Let your second grader channel a famous Dr. Seuss character--the Cat in the Hat--with this hat-making activity inspired by the main character.

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

Create a tornado vortex in your kitchen in this 5th grade science experiment. All you need are two plastic bottles, duct tape, and a metal washer to begin.

This op art craft project turns out eye-popping abstract art! Your kid can flex her creativity to make op art with a few household items in her fave colors.

Make Hanukkah gift bags with your child this holiday season. These Hanukkah gift bags are great for passing out gelt to teachers and friends.

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

Make an "I'm NOT Bored" book filled with your child's favorite activities, to reference the next time she has the urge to declare, "I'm bored."

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

Give your child a chance to review his knowledge of safety and show off his writing skills at the same time by writing a safety manual to share at home.

each some early sewing skills with this cute felt egg project that can be reused as a silly gift, a toy for younger siblings, or a doll accessory.

Encourage your child to explore color and its mood-altering effects by creating his own self portrait using only warm or cool colors.

Learn about landscape painting—and artist Grandma Moses—in this engaging watercolor activity!