3rd and 4th Grade Activities : Page 28

Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make his own magnifier out of a drop of water

Celebrate the Presidents Day the creative way by constructing toilet paper tube figurines of a couple famous U.S. Presidents!

Practice rhythm and rhyme with these step-by-step instructions for a pantoum poem!

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for homemade spearmint ice cream!

Create some commotion on your table this Halloween with some flying bats that'll be cute enough to cause a ruckus among your little party monsters.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

Have a kid who loves to bead, but can't seem to keep them all in one place? Use those loose beads to craft a decorative wind chime.

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

Make a healthy, no-cook salad with some help from your third grade chef - and practice math and measurement while you're at it!

Explore geometry, patterns, and history by creating pretty decorative Islamic tile art.

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

This activity is a great starting point for practicing mental math because it is quick, easy and involves only simple addition facts.

In this experiment you explore how tectonic plates move to create land and expand bodies of water.

Making personalized postcards out of meaningful photographs is a fun, rainy day project.

Fizzy drinks are fun and festive for kids during holidays. Make a batch of fizzy drinks with your child this New Year's Eve.

This science fair project idea investigates how a bottom keel helps keep a boat from rocking back and forth.

Is your kid all bent out of shape? Try out some trendy dog yoga, or "doga," with your pet dog!

Make a homemade doll out of recycled materials, similar to dolls made by pioneer children.

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

Give your kid the opportunity to experiment with color combinations, and how the tape is applied as they make special cards for friends and family.

For kids who prefer to do homework flopped on a rug, this practical caddy can make all the difference!

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

Using only straight-line sewing, your fourth can create a nifty felt pencil case perfect for his busy life.

This activity will give your child a chance to practice threading a needle, and she'll end up with a fun and unique hair band!

Make Korean vegetable pancakes with your child! This dish is delicious way to get your child cooking as you introduce her to recipes from different cultures.

Help your third grader author a lovely limerick in honor of Valentine's Day! He'll be delighted to compose and recite this nonsensical poem.

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."