2nd - 5th Grade Math Activities : Page 3

Give your child some practice with even numbers, while creating a cute Christmas keepsake. Create this skip counting book.

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

Create equations in this strategic math card game. Your second or third grader can practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a new way!

Add simple fractions in this fun math card game for second graders. This game is very similar to Blackjack, or 21, but it's entirely kid friendly!

Have your child observe, measure and record the amount of space objects occupy, and you'll have an inside space explorer on your hands in no time!

Help your second grader to a better understanding of how to count and represent money with age old game of tic-tac-toe.

Chlorine and chloramine are added to our tap water to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the best way to filter these disinfectants in your drinking water?

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

Try this fun math card game and practice place value with your second grader! Decide which number is bigger in order to earn points!

In this activity, your child will get a review of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using classic domino pieces.

Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.

Teach your fifth grader an important math concept with this quick and simple activity that shows them how to divide whole numbers by fractions.

Thanksgiving placemats are a great craft for your kid, and a beautiful addition to the dinner table. Make Thanksgiving placemats with your kid for the holiday.

When you're studying the Mayflower, numbers can be an important part of the history...and a great chance to practice elementary math!

This fun geometry game requires players to use measurement, find perimeter, and draw polygons. It's great for a fourth grade math student!

Learn how to make a hygrometer to measure relative humidity in this project. Make a sling psychrometer hygrometer with gauze, thermometers, and a bottle.

This fun math card game is a great opportunity to discuss probability with your third grader.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

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.

In this science fair project, we learn how air molecules move as a result of density, convection, and air currents.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

Here's an enjoyable at-home activity that gives your child step-by-step practice identifying the important parts of an article and organizing his ideas.

Liven up a lesson about graphing by helping your third grader compile a bar graph from his classmates' birthday data.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

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!

This activity will help your child tackle those tricky fraction word problems by way of a hands-on method.

Figuring out fractions can be a challenge! But with this game your child will become more comfortable converting fractions after only a little practice.

Nothing chases the blues away like a trip to the boardwalk. Bring the fun home with this do-it-yourself version that sneaks in some math practice.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!