2nd - 6th Grade Activities : Page 66

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

Your fifth grader will love dreaming up special fortunes and embedding them in mouthwatering cupcakes for friends and family.

Baked rather than fried, these sweet potato fries are a healthier alternative to classic French fries.

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!

This fun science fair project idea helps students learn how acid rains are formed and explore how acid rain damages the environment.

Science fair project in which you will attempt to throw a ball the greatest horizontal distance possible by using different angles.

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.

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

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.

Is your child a nature nut with an eye for creative, green-friendly projects? Introduce them to this amazing DIY bird feeder!

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

Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace that's not only stylish, but also tells a story.

Sure, your kid may already be a Picasso with a paintbrush, but even fancy artists need a new challenge.

Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.