3rd - 8th Grade Activities : Page 57

In this activity, your child will learn about a style of gardening that uses moss, also called "kokedama."

Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace that's not only stylish, but also tells a story.

Save money by having your tween rock these homemade jeggings, a good craft for a lazy afternoon.

Fireworks are such an exciting part of part of summer festivities, but it's sad when the show is over. Keep them alive all year long with watercolor fireworks.

Chocolate dipped candy canes make an elegant and delicious Christmas treat that your fifth grader can make. Make chocolate dipped candy canes with your child.

Give your daughter a neat project to hold the earrings or other small items that are taking over her dresser top.

In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create their own tic-tac-toe grid out of building blocks.

Instead of tossing old school supplies, turn them into a work of art and teach your kids how to find new uses for old things.

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

Instead of heading to the mall to replace worn-out clothes, hold a crafting session by patching up the rips and tears with some stylishly-shaped patches.

These festive red and blue drink umbrellas are the perfect DIY party idea. While you're making them you can even sneak in a little compass practice.

Play food isn't just for preschoolers! Help your child create a fun Passover craft that doubles as tea-party play food for younger siblings.

Have your child make a giant red poppy out of tissue paper in remembrance of the brave soldiers who served, especially those who died serving their countries.

The next time you are planning a Mexican-inspired menu, let your child contribute with a batch of this guacamole! Here's how.

Give your child a glimpse of how another set of students approach reading by teaching him how the blind use braille.

This gumbo recipe is a yummy way to celebrate Black History Month, and get a little practice in measurement.

Get this cool science fair idea to explore how arctic tundra animals change their behavior and adapt to survive in long, cold winters.

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

Beach bags don't have to be bought...make your own beach bag out of recycled materials in this summer craft.

Celebrate the season with a fall centerpiece art project your child can display for the whole family!

Let your aspiring poet use book titles to create a funky and visually-appealing masterpiece!

This activity challenges your student to use spatial reasoning and computational thinking to program multiple robots.

Washi Ningyo, otherwise known as Japanese paper dolls, make fantastic bookmarks! Encourage your child to read more with this delightful, origami-inspired doll.

It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science! Try our simple recipe/experiment.

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

Glass is see-through, but usually you can still see that it is there. In this experiment, we use baby oil to make glass go completely invisible.

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

I see fun in your future! Your child will love making homemade Popsicles and creating jokes or fortunes to write on the Popsicle sticks.

Rid your family of that pile of old Christmas cards once and for all! Show your child how to create a nifty 8-sided ornament using his favorite holiday images.

Vincent van Gogh painted golden hued pictures of the harvest using bold lines and vibrant color. Your child can explore this style of art using oil pastels.