2nd - 7th Grade Activities : Page 82

Learn to solve a crime scene investigation using an important forensics tool: oblique lighting.

No need to head to the toy store for her next stuffed animal once she has the skills to create her own!

Quilling, a craft that has been around for centuries, is a beautiful way to create a unique card for Mother's Day, or any special occasion.

Pine cone centerpieces make for a festive and natural holiday decoration. Make a pine cone centerpiece to display on your table or mantelpiece.

Make cupid's arrow with your little one this Valentine's Day. It's a quick and easy craft that's the perfect alternative to candy-giving.

Greeting cards are nice, but after they've been opened most cards soon end up in the trash. This year, make Dad a Father's Day card he'll treasure forever.

Petanque, a traditional French lawn game, is a wonderful activity to entertain groups of kids and help them learn a little bit about other cultures.

This project determines the age of a tree using a growth factor chart instead of cutting the tree down to count the rings in its base.

Candy cane cookies are a great alternative to traditional candy canes, and your family will have a blast making them over the holidays!

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

Make clothing battles a thing of the past by allowing your second grader to design his own dress-up shirt out of an ultra-comfy t-shirt for New Year's.

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

Made entirely out of recycled materials, this handmade decoration is a great way to spruce up a dresser, bookshelf, or the living room mantle.

Horchata is a very popular type of agua fresca, or fresh water, that is enjoyed throughout Mexico. Here's how to make your own!

This Fourth of July, create some explosive colors on black paper for fun Fourth of July decorations!

Flip your way into the fall season with this easy and delicious pumpkin pancake recipe that your child can make on weekend mornings!

Get fashionable with this oh-so-easy, totally customizable washi tape bracelet craft.

April is National Pecan Month! Your child can make a tasty treat and learn more about pecans, which are native to the southern United States!

Meet Medusa, a terrifying, spine-tingling monster -- and the inspiration for your child's latest colorful art project!

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

In this cooler-than-average writing activity, your child uses paint chips and words to write a story!

Create a scented surprise for mom on Mother's Day! Make a pillowcase potpourri filled with dried lavender.

Wraps are a great alternative to the traditional PB & J and a BLT wrap is something your young chef can even make himself!

On St. Patrick's Day, bond with your child over a delicious dish with potatoes as the focal point.

Call in your crafty kids to help make this homemade air freshener, perfect for stowing in the backseat to keep your ride smelling fresh and clean.

Craft a durable, three-dimensional Santa boot that looks great as a stocking, gift box, holiday decoration, or table centerpiece.

By using your child's own activity schedule, you can strengthen his understanding of elapsed time, and get him organized along the way!

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

If your child's paragraphs need to transition from out-of-order to organized and smooth, try this simple, real-life activity.

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!