3rd - 6th Grade Activities : Page 36

Put old, worn-out picture books to work by constructing a book birdhouse, perfect for welcoming spring.

What is it about a Slinky that causes it to walk down the steps? This simple experiment is a perfect illustration of both gravity and momentum.

Learn about the power of exponents. The objective of this science fair project is to explore and understand how exponents are used.

Create a unique gift that is as useful as it is gorgeous by using eggshells, tempera paint and glue.

Here's a fun family activity: have your child make a cameo appearance by creating and drawing on their own silhouettes!

Enjoy some autumn fun, and develop measurement skills with this sweet-smelling fall art project.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

Textbook studying doesn't have to be a slog. Here's an at-home activity for before your middle-schooler begins those end-of-the-chapter review questions.

Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature

Brooches never go out of style! Your child can create a flower brooch that will look fantastic pinned to clothing, or even a bag. They also make great gifts.

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

Improve your child's memory, focus, and concentration with this outdoor group memory game. For 4th grade, 5th grade, and middle school age children.

Reuse old Christmas cards by showing your fourth grader how to weave strips of them together to create new and unique woven holiday cards!

Learn about the beautiful Indian art of Madhubani painting with this fun and creative project.

This activity will inspire adults and kids alike to take time to explore the beauty in their community and discover the colors of fall while developing their descriptive and creative writing skills!

Encourage your child to take in the tastes, smells, sights, sounds and textures of the year's spookiest holiday with a sensory poem!

Kids learn about surrealism as they cut out items from magazines and combine them to create their own piece of surrealistic juxtaposition.

Your kindergartener will learn basic math concepts and create a beautiful keepsake with this African flag reference book.

Sweet potatoes lend a creamy texture and peppery seasoning gives a spicy kick in this fall hash recipe.

In this science fair project, learn how a mineral streak is made and how it can help identify an unknown mineral.

Help your child apply his math skills the next time you cook a family meal similar to one you'd buy at a restaurant.

Students explore hot desert plant adaptations in this cool science fair project by observing how these organisms prevent excessive transpiration.

How can we make healthy choices and be thoughtful in our actions? In this social emotional learning activity, your child will reflect on making tough choices and the questions to ask in order to help make healthy choices.

What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to "fudge" it when interpreting what you see.

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

See how to write a love song simply in this kid-focused tutorial. Learn how to write a love song for Valentine's Day and beyond.

Halloween is a great opportunity to look around and see faces that are funny, scary, happy and sad.

Kids practice their writing composition skills as they cut and paste nutsy headlines from old newspapers and write silly articles to go with them.