2nd - 7th Grade Activities : Page 39

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 activity, your child will practice taking on the perspective of others and will generate ideas for conflict resolution at home.

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

Learn to make homemade ketchup with your child and experiment with spices and flavors!

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

Kids learn about surrealism as they cut out items from magazines and combine them to create their own piece of surrealistic juxtaposition.

A St. Patrick's Day staple, corned beef and cabbage is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday and introduce your fourth grader to the kitchen.

With this science fair idea, little scientists will gain valuable insights into the physics behind throwing a baseball.

Photo coasters are a lot of fun, and this tutorial helps you make a unique set of low-cost photo coasters. Craft some photo coasters with your child.

What chromosome combinations determine a fetus gender? Use probability to think about whether a sperm and ovum will create a male or female in this project.

Pizza for breakfast? Celebrate Father's Day with a fun filled cooking treat.

Save some money this Halloween and work out fine motor skills by helping your child make his very own computer costume.

Is your third grader bombing around on a bike these days? Here's a way to put all that fun time together with some math learning, too.

Teach your child about the art of ancient Australia by creating your own handprint art just like Aboriginal artists did thousands of years ago.

Make a seed bomb and let your junior guerilla gardener spread flowers far and wide.

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

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

Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. Your young detective can make his own tiny looking glass. It's simple to make!

Creating number patterns with pencil and paper can be dull, but creating hopscotch pattern can bring exciting math learning!

In this activity, your child will experience multitasking, then mindfulness and compare the two in terms of productivity and calmness.

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

Outfit a pair of dark sunglasses with sneaky mirrors for eyes in the back of your head.

Forget model kits! Promote creativity by having your child construct a dinosaur model using marshmallows and toothpicks.

Check out this activity that has your kid create her own Cubist montage. Soon your kid will be well on her way to understanding the vibrant art of Cubism!

Recycle paper and old magazines with this art project that creates a great tool for artists: a color wheel!

Don't despair if numerators and denominators seem like a bore to your child. This colorful collage is sure to show him the brighter side of fractions.

Create your own cloud with an activity that will explain how important concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation work.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

Help your child create a magical miniature garden in the most unlikely of places: a recycled plastic bottle!

Start the school year off on the right foot by treating your child's new teacher to a special heart-felt surprise!