Kindergarten - 4th Grade Measurement Activities : Page 3

How does salinity affect the point at which water freezes? Kids will find out by performing this cool melting ice experiment.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

This fun activity encourages your child to develop their skills in not only taking measurements, but also in working with the measurements themselves.

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

Help your curious kid cut through the clutter and collect the facts with a simple and fun science foldable.

This activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

Make this delicious warm apple bread for Hanukkah.

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations

Make this easy recipe for Halloween, featuring white chocolate and pretzels, for a crispy, creepy treat!

Invite your kindergartener to explore the bright new world of measurement by starting out with nonstandard (and tasty!) units, such as gummy bears or worms.

Get your child excited about measuring with this fun and easy household measurements activity.

Topped with roasted pumpkin, prosciutto, herbs, and feta, these pita pizzas are a healthy, seasonal alternative to your classic pie.

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

From Canada's flag, to the Toronto Maple Leafs, to classic maple syrup cookies, the maple tree is very much a part of Canadian heritage.

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!

Thousands of witches that come out to celebrate Halloween. Now, your child can make her very own self-standing witch.

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.