4th and 5th Grade Activities : Page 42

Create a yarn doll out of a few toothpicks and colorful string with this Guatemalan craft.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

Transform that big batch of stuffing into a new dish to add some zest to your dinner with this leftover stuffing recipe.

The next time you and your fifth grader go on a hike, take along this key to figure out which common North American animal left a track along the river bank.

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.

This brain teaser challenges your fifth grader to unscramble some specialized Winter Olympics language.

Create a silhouetted Halloween candle holder with this upcycled activity!

This gluten free stuffing matches the distinctive nuttiness of quinoa with the tart sweetness of dried cherries.

Your child is sure to find this colorful pink, green and white salad simply irresistible. For an added challenge, give your youngster a pair of chopsticks!

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

Get your kids in the kitchen this Fourth of July and celebrate the holiday with some delicious and nutritious kid-friendly recipes!