2nd - 6th Grade Activities : Page 65

Nothing says Father's Day like a brand new necktie. Much tastier than fabric ties, these sweet baked versions are the perfect gift for Dad.

Make a treasure hunt for the kids complete with clues and theyâll be thrilled to find the gelt at the end of their search.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

What does a raindrop look like when it splashes on the ground? Is each raindrop unique like snowflakes? Find out how raindrop size varies in this experiment.

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

Cook up a batch of monster blood this Halloween to add gory details to vampires, zombies, werewolves and more.

Introduce your child to the concept of the melting pot by decorating a patriotic 4th of July planter.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

Science fair project which examines the relationship between frequency of spider web vibration and spider's response time.

A heart hug can brighten up any dreary Valentine's Day. Give a friend a heart hug with this fun holiday craft.

Merge the excitement of basketball tournaments with students’ excitement about books! This activity gives kids a chance to read and form opinions about the books.

Fashion forward kids get a chance to unleash their inner designer by creating their own fabric-embellished shoes in this teen arts and crafts activity.

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

Welcome the holiday season by making your own paper lantern. Learn about traditional light festivals from the United States with this fun, easy activity.

This year, create cute napkin rings to adorn your holiday table.

Future engineers, unite! Discover how to keep a sandcastleâs bridge from falling into the moat.

Help your fourth grader affirm her place in the family and in the march of recent history with this family album project.

This heart print makes the perfect simple and sweet gift for Valentine's Day!

Recycle a baby jar to make this beautiful votive with your second grader! This arts and crafts project is a fun, colorful activity and makes a great gift.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Crusted with gluten free Panko breadcrumbs and crushed pecans, this baked chicken is crunchy, tasty, and nutritious.

Children reflect on ways they have cared for themselves, others, and the Earth before building a garden to share beauty with others in their community.

Is your child an amateur origami master? Reach the next stage of paper folding genius with this origami heart!

A pangram is a sentence that uses all the letters in the English alphabet. In this group game kids might just learn a thing or two about word choice in writing!

Nothing beats homemade salsa from scratch! You and your child can concoct a healthy and flavorful condiment to compliment any summer dinner.

Making Dad a comic book is a great gift for Father's Day, and one that helps them work on fine motor skills, storytelling and handwriting.

Kids practice their writing composition skills as they cut and paste nutsy headlines from old newspapers and write silly articles to go with them.

Help your third grader create a Venn diagram fantasy creature by combining two different creatures to create a fantasy creature based on their similarities.

Part food craft, part witchcraft, this is a yummy delight your middle schooler will want to make à and eat!

What's your problem? I'll show you my math if you show me yours! Critical thinking and computation skills are the focus of this strategic math card game.