Preschool - 2nd Grade Measurement Activities : Page 3

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

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.

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.

Encourage imagination and creativity with this magical craft that lets your child make and design his very own dragon egg.

Try this fun garden graphing project with your kindergartener this summer to give him a leg up in math and science while spending some valuable time outdoors!

These pretzel reindeer cookies are a great holiday recipe for kids to make. Rudolph and the whole gang agree!

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

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

Try a 100th Day of School Scavenger Hunt with your preschooler, and send her on the search for objects of different colors!

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

These handmade Christmas treat cups are perfect for house parties, school celebrations, and holiday bake sales.

Want a fun way to teach your kid to tell time? Making a plate clock is a great way for him to learn how to tell time in a way he'll actually find exciting.

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.

Help your preschooler grasp the concept of ordering and sequence while teaching him valuable vocabulary with simple activities around the house.

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

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

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

Let your preschooler create something cute while making something delicious to eat: create bread sculptures, or shapes of bread dough!

Challenge your preschooler to a game of shape match-up--an entertaining way to boost her observational ability.

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

Shamrock Stamps are a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Simple and symmetrical, this symbol of Irish culture is the perfect shape for prints.

A fun activity for a hot day, this will give young kids a chance to experiment with beginning science and math â and splash around in the process!

How many steps long is the hallway? Kids put their graph-making skills to work as they make a step map of their own house.

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

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