2nd - 8th Grade Activities : Page 90

This beginner's sewing craft turns ordinary gloves into fancy fur fashion statements!

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.

Learn whether writing things down really makes things easier to remember.

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.

Next time your fifth grader's in the mood for a tasty treat, try whipping up some homemade drop scones!

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.

Use a recycling project to hone your childâs sewing skills and clean up her art supplies when she turns the leg of an old pair of jeans into a storage basket.

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!

This healthy chicken salad is spiced up with a dash of fragrant curry.

A simple science experiment exploring the physics of water pressure that's been amazing people since Medieval times.

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

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.

Make these muffin cup spiders from simple baking supplies to surprise your guests and make them jump!

Money is a difficult concept to grasp. Help your kid get the hang of it with this pocket change triple Venn diagram activity.

In this activity, your child will use mindfulness to practice staying as still as they can. Then, during a freeze dance activity, they will pay attention to the constellation of sensations and feelings throughout parts of their bodies.

Here's a sweet holiday recipe to make with your fifth grader: bake scrumptious sugar-dusted chocolate snowballs! Serve them at your next Christmas party.

Create a herd of pachyderms to parade across a dresser or tabletop and take the opportunity to teach your kid a little bit about these majestic mammals.

The elegance of a glitter vase will rival the flowers inside it! Help your child craft this artsy gift as a special gift for a loved one.

Construct a card castle fit for a king! Treat your royal "face" cards (the kings, queens, and jacks) to the cool castle they deserve.

Get your kids involved in the kitchen by making crepes with your choice of toppings in this fun fourth grade cooking activity.

Retablos are a kind of Latin American folk art that blend personal and spiritual themes. Have your child create her own version of retablo artwork.

Make this delectable custard, meringue, and graham cracker pie will give your fifth grader practice with measurement and get him interested in the kitchen.

Explore the world from your own home by conducting research about other cultures with your 4th grade child.

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

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

Crusted with gluten free Panko breadcrumbs and crushed pecans, this baked chicken is crunchy, tasty, and nutritious.

Create a haunted house from upcycled materials in this lively craft project!

This arts and crafts project isn't just full of creativity, it's got a lot to teach kids about world cultures as well.

Edible holiday gifts are perfect for the foodie in your life. Learn how to make edible holiday gifts with this activity and tutorial.