4th and 5th Grade Holidays Activities

Use these pretty egg carton flowers to decorate a spring table. They don't require water, they'll never wilt, and they're perfect for Easter.

Have your child create a little leprechaun to celebrate the season and create a little mischief.

Science fair project which determines whether plants are able to get enough nutrients from different types of garbage.

In this activity, learners will discover how to make a basic water filtration system using common materials found around the house or outside.

Your child will learn a whole alphabet of different jobs while they complete this brain-teaser chart just in time to celebrate Labor Day!

Does putting soapy water on plants help or hinder plant growth? Kids learn about greywater and how it affects plant growth in this cool science fair project.

Teach children how to upcycle dried-out markers with this homemade paint-making activity!

Help Mother's Day feel special for weeks and months ahead, while giving your child some good writing practice, too.

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Children read a famous letter from the American Civil War, then write a response, in this thoughtful history activity.

Make sourdough bread...and learn some colonial history and modern science in the process!

Every year at the Passover Seder, the Ten Plagues are mentioned as part of the ritual. Have your kid draw the plagues to help him remember their importance.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

Learn all about balance and motion as your child designs a corn maze!

Get excited for St. Patrick's Day by making a Celtic knot.

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

Celebrate Earth Day by making a poster that encourages people not to litter.

Have fun making recycled paper using scraps of used paper in your home with this hands-on project.

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

Make your own recycling game that helps teach your child what can and should be recycled.

Practice math and social studies skills with this fun game based on the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

This activity is a great way to engage learners in Earth Day celebrations while cultivating skills around nonfiction comprehension and research writing.

Learn about the Bill of Rights this Presidents Day by playing a Pictionary-inspired drawing game. Players draw a right as others try to guess what it is.

Want to build your child's literary repertoire with tools like foreshadowing and description? Try a spooky Halloween story!

Be active while learning about American history with this twist on the classic running game "Capture the Flag."

Invite your child to craft dream cloud magnets to display their hopes and visions for the future!

Shadow puppets are a traditional form of folk art that originated in ancient China. Help your child create his own puppet and put on a show!

Encourage your child to take ownership of a plant by creating a care plan and following it over the course of a couple of weeks.

Celebrate Easter with this hands-on activity making your own eggs.