3rd - 7th Grade Activities : Page 61

If your mom likes flowers, make her a sweet gift that she'll treasure with this fun craft, a pretty Pressed Flowers Card!

Inspired by Japanese woodcuts, this make your own stamps project will be a big hit with your fifth grade or middle school child.

Did you know cooking supports your child in learning complex math skills? Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills by whipping up some healthy sweet potatoes for a dinner side dish!

This chore obstacle course will keep your child entertained and engaged, while also helping them improve their efficiency at everyday tasks.

Hiding protein-rich quinoa and a variety of fresh vegetables, these meatballs are the perfect answer to kid food woes.

Bring a bit of the fun of Yuan Xiao Jie to your home with this lantern activity. Happy New Year!

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

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.

Science fair project that determines whether mass and weight are the same or different.

The meaning of Thanksgiving can sometimes get lost among the fun of food and family. Discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving with this fun activity.

Even if sweet potatoes aren't your kid's favorite, try topping them with fluffy marshmallows -- it will be tough to find a child who can resist!

In this activity, your child will write stories about two different people. The stories will include similarities and differences in the ways each person lives in their communities.

A valentine wreath brightens up any home on Valentine's Day. Craft a pretty valentine wreath out of colorful chocolate kisses.

Using low-tech supplies and a little extra ingenuity you can help your fourth grader create this unique, heartfelt Valentine card.

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

Want a word game to play? How about just a fun way to spend the afternoon? Get creative thinking going and have fun with vocabulary!

Crazy quilting is a fun and easy way for kids to exercise some creativity and connect with the past.

In the mood for a little lighthearted magic? Make your own chi chi sticks, inspired by the divination tools of ancient Chinese fortune tellers.

Next time your child says he's bored, suggest a game of Toe Fencing! It's a silly and physical game that can be played anywhere, any time.

Make a poodle skirt for a creative sewing project with your child that will also be a blast from the past!

When it comes to money it isnât enough to know how much one coin or bill is worth. Make it all come together for your kid with this shopping activity.

Your child's journal should be as unique as she is. Help her transform a simple notebook into a personalized piece of art.

Are you looking for a new way to help your fourth grader celebrate New Year's Day? Try this Flash Back Book!

Reusable Christmas gift bags are eco-friendly and pretty. Make a batch of reusable Christmas gift bags for your friends and family this holiday season.

These sparkling earrings look fancy but they're super simple to make using inexpensive craft items.

By selecting a pattern and carefully repeating it on the entire surface of a pumpkin, your child will transform a simple garden vegetable into a work of art.

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!

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.

Your child will create their very own filigree drawing; twirling, or coiling small strips of lightweight paper around toothpicks and gently gluing them down.

Here's a hands-on activity that helps your child understand the concept of "circumference."