3rd - 7th Grade Activities : Page 40

Here's a black fuzzy spider that's sure to cause a silly fright! This eight-legged creepy crawler is sure to surprise anyone looking for a treat.

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

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.

If your fifth grader has a voracious appetite for reading, she'll be surprised to see many books she has devoured. Show her how to make a "100 Books" chart!

This science fair project idea explores plant growth from a bulb, root, and a stem and investigates asexual plant reproduction.

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

If you are looking for a special way to celebrate dad on his day, help your little one to design a creative letter photo collage.

This entertaining magic trick will 'trick' kids into using math skill to impress their friends!

Figuring out fractions can be a challenge! But with this game your child will become more comfortable converting fractions after only a little practice.

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

Back-to-back breathing is a great way to practice self-calming while also creating connection and developing trust.

Does your young writer need more details to beef up her writing? Why not make it fun by mixing in some creative artwork, and take her writing to the next level.

Have your child create a project that combines the beauty of Japanese cherry blossoms with the eco-friendly fun of a recycled craft.

Make some beautiful and unique candles to light your home.

Construction paper, scissors, markers and glue are all your child needs to make these gruesomely whimsical monster bookmarks.

Is horse manure a possible energy source in a crisis? Use calorimetry to find out how much energy horse manure can produce in this science fair project.

Let your child experiment with and experience mixed media art in this introductory art project.

Unlike other seed sprouting projects, this one allows kids to compare five different sprouts (either 5 herbs or 5 flowers) by watching them grow in a glove.

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.

To practice place value, here's a fun hands-on activity to get your child flipping through place value with ease!

This science fair project focuses on a polymer called hydrogel super absorbent crystal which absorbs water, swelling to many times its original size.

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

Most timeline activities are all about history. Make timelines more relevant and personal for your child by focusing on the hours and minutes of his day.

Children will learn about food waste and conservation, create a poster that lets others know about the importance of food conservation, and make a plan to waste less food and consume with mindfulness.

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

Looking for an easy and creative craft? Beads come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and colors and your kids will have fun creating unique key chains.

This science fair project idea explores whether there is a connection to the color a person wears and the way their emotional state is perceived by others.

In this arts and crafts activity, help your kindergartener make friendship bracelets with just safety pins, elastic, and some colorful beads.

For a fun activity that takes the dull out of decimals, show you child how to gain a better understanding of decimals...as dollar amounts!