4th and 5th Grade Activities : Page 39

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Show your kid how to put a new spin on an old classic with this fun party game.

Celebrate autumn by making a beautiful pastel art piece with corn as its theme.

Want to do something a little different for Dad this year? Have your child design his very own Father's Day "Greatest Hits CD" card.

In this social emotional learning activity, you will help your child practice mindfulness of emotions, guiding them to create a word search to understand and explain feeling words.

Add a creative and personal touch to graduation gifts with this clever character clip that's perfect for securing cards to gift boxes.

Be careful what you wish for... Centered around The Monkey's Paw, by W.W. Jacobs, this writing activity encourages your child to consider consequences.

Here's a great project to get your child on the right track towards writing well thought-out proposals.

Creating a cloud of bats is a great way for your child to get familiar with the process of folding and cutting. They also make great Halloween decorations!

Give your child an introduction to food preservation by making and canning your own yummy, homemade pasta sauce!

Using only straight-line sewing, your fourth can create a nifty felt pencil case perfect for his busy life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.