3rd - 5th Grade Activities : Page 52

Dive into U.S. colonial history by making a simple bottle gourd water cooler, crafted by colonists of Roanoke Island in the 16th century.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.

This decimal game is a great way to help your child get familiar with how decimal values work.

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

Sharing can be a challenge, and division doubly so! Practice halving numbers in this competitive card game.

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

Construct some glittery ring bling with this ring bracelet craft.

One way to "trick" your child into getting extra practice with one-step equations is to play a variation of the classic game, tic tac toe.

You won't miss the gluten in these pancakes! These delicious and nutritious flap jacks will make a fabulous addition to any breakfast table, gluten free or not!

Serve this seasonal carrot salad at Easter brunch this year, and it just might hop onto your family's list of healthy favorites.

Combine your creative fifth grader's love of nature, art and poetry with leaf printing!

Your child can explore the wonders of science, and the concept of dehydration, along with creating a healthy and tasty treat!

In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.

These decorative vampire bat baskets make for the perfect Halloween party favors, and they're fun for you and your child to make!

Using aluminum is a great way to recycle and make some shiny ornaments borrowing from this traditional Mexican art form. Here's an easy kids' activity!

Mummy chic or rag-tag retro? Catch the oldest trend in bandaged jewelry!

Here's a game your child is sure to love playing with her friends: French Cricket. Just grab a baseball bat and a tennis ball, and you're set.

Use this simple and versatile sauce in pasta, sandwiches, or atop baked chicken.

Crowned with orange cream cheese frosting and studded with chocolate chips, these pumpkin muffins make a delicious fall treat.

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

Kids are acutely aware of what's "fair" and what's not. Here's a quirky way to teach your first grader the importance of voting and democracy.

Make this paper mache gargoyle for a lesson in Medieval architecture and sculpture.

Test your kid's knowledge of presidents one through forty-four with this fun and educational matching game!

Delay your child's sugar overload, and develop his critical thinking skills, by doing some "sweet sorting" of his Halloween treasures!

Help your kid create a patriotic 4th of July table mat with a design inspired by modern artist Keith Haring.

Bring a little science to your third grader's Christmas as you test out his sense of smell by exposing him to common Christmas scents found in your kitchen.

Photo coasters are a lot of fun, and this tutorial helps you make a unique set of low-cost photo coasters. Craft some photo coasters with your child.

Help your third grader practice his writing skills and learn to operate household appliances like the washing machine or DVR with this Family How-to guide!

Raspberry hot chocolate is a sweat treat for your young valentine. Pink and delicious, this raspberry hot chocolate makes the perfect Valentine's Day drink.