5th Grade Activities : Page 31

Create a piece of public art on a movable wall. This scrap paper mosaic is made on a board that can be displayed just about anywhere.

Create a scented surprise for mom on Mother's Day! Make a pillowcase potpourri filled with dried lavender.

Does your child love sushi? How about creating something a little different with these avocado sushi bites that have a little cucumber too!

Use a recycling project to hone your childâs sewing skills and clean up her art supplies when she turns the leg of an old pair of jeans into a storage basket.

Keep your clever kid occupied with this tricky grille cipher.

Petanque, a traditional French lawn game, is a wonderful activity to entertain groups of kids and help them learn a little bit about other cultures.

Salmon is a great source of protein and essential omega 3's, which makes this dish just what the doctor ordered for your growing child.

Use this great no-bake recipe to save energy and keep cool.

Find out whether cast iron or regular teflon pans heat up faster and also retain their heat longer.

In this activity, your child will experience multitasking, then mindfulness and compare the two in terms of productivity and calmness.

Introduce your fifth grader to the irresistible fun of string art with this letter project!

Create tasty and healthy bruschetta the whole family will love and get your child in the kitchen involved in making the food they eat!

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.

Staying close to home doesn't mean you can't get moving! Use this fun challenge activity to encourage your child to move their body in new ways while testing their endurance!

The crust is fun for kids to mix and roll out, and the filling overflows with vitamin and anti-oxidant packed berries!

Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.

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.

Surprise your child by taking the apple cider from the fridge and transforming it into a wonderful treat!

In this real-world exercise about the Teal Pumpkin Project, your child will create a persuasive poster to spread the word about the project in the hopes of convincing people to offer non-food trinkets this Halloween season.

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

Kids conduct a simple birdseed experiment to figure out what kinds of birds live nearby in this fun science activity.

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.

The Earth is always providing in so many ways! In this activity, children reflect on how the Earth gives and on their love for the Earth through discussion and letter writing.

Retablos are a kind of Latin American folk art that blend personal and spiritual themes. Have your child create her own version of retablo artwork.

In this activity, your child will use mindfulness to practice staying as still as they can. Then, during a freeze dance activity, they will pay attention to the constellation of sensations and feelings throughout parts of their bodies.