2nd - 7th Grade Activities : Page 47

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

Oragami Christmas ornaments make a beautiful addition to your family's tree. Make origami Christmas ornaments out of old wrapping paper this holiday season.

The Math Monster will save your second grader from repetitive math flashcards. Guessing mystery math facts is a fun way for him to polish arithmetic skills!

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

Ever wonder how those kooky kazoos work? Get to know the science behind this silly instrument by making your very own kazoo!

This Valentine's Day, promote strong hearts with an active relay that the whole family can enjoy! It's light on the wallet, but heavy on heart health.

This activity will inspire adults and kids alike to take time to explore the beauty in their community and discover the colors of fall while developing their descriptive and creative writing skills!

Help your child get to know the least-appreciated of the five senses, the sense of smell, with a smelling station.

Encourage your child to take ownership of a plant by creating a care plan and following it over the course of a couple of weeks.

Mix up a batch of molasses cookies, and you'll have a delicious chance to teach your child some math and social studies in the process!

Make going back to school a fun time! Let your child create her own pencil topper creatures using everyday materials and a Styrofoam ball.

Get kids excited about gathering their school supplies by teaching them how to make their own writing supplies!

Science fair project in which you will start a fire from scratch without using matches or a lighter.

Introduce your fifth grader to the Kinara, part of the Kwanzaa tradition, by playing this fast-paced, two player game!

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

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!

If helping your child learn parts of speech makes you want to take a nap, try this exercise. It's a sure way to keep those creative juices flowing.

Here is a fun middle school science project on factors affecting solubility. Learn how dissolved solids can "crash out" to form crystals when conditions change.

Create a world of bugs with your kid! This variation on finger painting is a great project to create after a trip to the zoo or while learning about science.

Time is an abstract concept that's difficult to grasp. But waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven on Thanksgiving is a concretely yummy experience.

Frida Kahlo was a famous Mexican painter. In this activity, your child can put pick up a paintbrush and create a self-portrait inspired by this renowned artist.

This Mother's Day, help your child practice math measurement skills with this "mom" recipe card.

How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.

This flash card game will help your child memorize words while visually learning the differences between objects.

Try a fun painting activity this Valentine's Day with your child. He can design abstract art and learn about color theory in an easy way!

This project compares the strength of one, two, and three-ply toilet paper.

If you can make a list, you can write a poem! Get your child to practice their writing and expression with a list poem.

Have you ever seen fruit decay? Find out if a fruit will rot faster if you open it versus leaving it untouched!

This science fair project idea explores how enzyme inhibitors, active sites, non-competitive enzyme inhibitors, and substrates work.

This science fair project idea determines the probability of a coin landing heads or tails.