2nd - 7th Grade Activities : Page 78

Help your second grader make his own badminton set--out of your old pantyhose! He'll delight in his crafty independence, and you'll love saving money.

This holiday season, help your third grader celebrate gifts--so often both cost-free and priceless--that the family has shared this year.

Help your child use recycled materials, a little imagination and some writing skills to build his very own recycled creature.

Frog cupcakes make the perfect treat for kids who love their amphibians.

Children will reflect on the importance of diversity and brainstorm ways to support people in their community who may feel alone, researching local organizations that strive to help those people.

Don't throw that Sunday paper away just yet! If you've got a kid who thinks she's "too old" for crafts, introduce her to beautifully simple newspaper flowers.

Here's a simple, fun activity which will save you time and reinforce your child's math skills along the way.

Does your child love sushi? How about creating something a little different with these avocado sushi bites that have a little cucumber too!

Before your next family getaway, make a set of picture/word vocabulary cards together. These cards will build your child's language and comprehension skills.

Create a paper jack-o'-lantern from upcycled paper bags and newspapers with this fun Halloween craft project!

Crystals are a very special structure. In this third grade activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.

Create a yarn doll out of a few toothpicks and colorful string with this Guatemalan craft.

If your mom likes flowers, make her a sweet gift that she'll treasure with this fun craft, a pretty Pressed Flowers Card!

Inspired by Japanese woodcuts, this make your own stamps project will be a big hit with your fifth grade or middle school child.

Did you know cooking supports your child in learning complex math skills? Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills by whipping up some healthy sweet potatoes for a dinner side dish!

This chore obstacle course will keep your child entertained and engaged, while also helping them improve their efficiency at everyday tasks.

Hiding protein-rich quinoa and a variety of fresh vegetables, these meatballs are the perfect answer to kid food woes.

Bring a bit of the fun of Yuan Xiao Jie to your home with this lantern activity. Happy New Year!

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

Recruit a grandparent, pen pal, or far-off friend and get ready to engage your child in some old-fashioned communication, with a new twist.

Science fair project that determines whether mass and weight are the same or different.

The meaning of Thanksgiving can sometimes get lost among the fun of food and family. Discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving with this fun activity.

Even if sweet potatoes aren't your kid's favorite, try topping them with fluffy marshmallows -- it will be tough to find a child who can resist!

In this activity, your child will write stories about two different people. The stories will include similarities and differences in the ways each person lives in their communities.

A valentine wreath brightens up any home on Valentine's Day. Craft a pretty valentine wreath out of colorful chocolate kisses.

Using low-tech supplies and a little extra ingenuity you can help your fourth grader create this unique, heartfelt Valentine card.

Enlist the whole family and helpful friends in this heartwarming activity for Dad. Boost kids' writing skills in the process, too!

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

Want a word game to play? How about just a fun way to spend the afternoon? Get creative thinking going and have fun with vocabulary!

Crazy quilting is a fun and easy way for kids to exercise some creativity and connect with the past.