5th and 6th Grade Activities : Page 25

This entertaining magic trick will 'trick' kids into using math skill to impress their friends!

Create cake pops in shaped like eyeballs in this extra sweet, gross-out Halloween baking activity!

Sweet potatoes lend a creamy texture and peppery seasoning gives a spicy kick in this fall hash recipe.

Children will reflect on the importance of performing acts of kindness for the Earth, hear a story about easy ways they can care for the Earth, and set goals to conserve more in their everyday lives.

This writing activity help give your child ideas for personal essays, important thoughts, and positive feelings throughout the holiday season.

Spark your child's interest in current events by encouraging them to write a letter to the U.S. president.

Help your child honor her grandpa this Father's Day by creating an original photo essay just for him.

Nothing warms a wintry afternoon like a warm bowl of soup - especially when it's homemade!

Here's an activity that has your teenager or child upcycling empty cereal boxes to create a handy, one-of-a-kind notebook holder to keep her space organized.

Everyone needs to stay warm during the cold winter months, including your cup of cocoa! This mug cozy will do the trick.

Forget mass-produced, store bought holiday ornaments. Your fifth grader can usher in the holidays by making his own homemade marbled Christmas balls!

Science fair project that compares the ecology of different soil samples by identifying which sample has the most invertebrates living in it.

Teach your child how to accessorize the environmental way!

In this activity students first send kindness to themselves and then they send it to others.

In this activity, your child will reflect on how adults can learn from kids. They will watch a TED Talk presented by a 12-year-old girl about the power of young people’s ideas and teachings, and they will generate some of their own unique ideas.

Firefly flash tag is a great way to get your kids outdoors and running around during the dog days (or nights) of summer.

Introduce your budding chef to a traditional Irish dish this St. Patrick's Day by making Irish lamb stew, a fantastic one-pot meal the whole family can enjoy.

Honor dad's fatherly achievements with a handmade plaque for a job well done!

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.

Your child can turn cookie dough into a big pile of colorful painted fall leaves ready for eating!

For a fun activity that takes the dull out of decimals, show you child how to gain a better understanding of decimals...as dollar amounts!

Turn your leftover cranberry dressing into a sweet, rich bread with this holiday recipe.

Embrace the spooky and creepy thrills of Halloween night with a nightlight that will do more to frighten than soothe.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.

Your child can transform plain yogurt into a healthy and tasty treat the whole family will love! She'll learn more about baking as well as how yogurt is made.

This science fair project compares the allelopathic affects of juglone, a chemical agent produced by the Black Walnut tree, on two plants.

Turn snack time into a healthy ho-ho-holiday activity! Make a face that looks like a cartoon Santa using fruits. It will be a fun activity that will get your family in the holiday spirit, and spice up your snack time with healthy treats.

Let your imaginative child "ghost write" the life (and afterlife) story of a made-up phantom.

Help your student memorize the vocabulary needed to excel in geometry. This fun Tic-Tac-Toe game focuses on terms used when working with circles.