Preschool - 3rd Grade Activities : Page 78

Have your child create her own version of an ancient Egyptian jewelry cuff similar to one that a goddess might have worn with this fun recycled craft.

Here are some kindergarten readiness activities that you can do with reused plastic bottle caps.

Etch designs into discs of plaster of Paris using a traditional whaler technique to create a beautiful artisan necklace.

Your child can learn more about Vincent van Gogh's influential style of painting by creating an homage to Starry Night, one his most beloved paintings.

See what's on your child's mind in this colorful, creative exercise.

Make this delicious Hollywood craft for kids that looks like film reels for the perfect Oscar party dessert or movie star meal!

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

On the next rainy day spent inside, delight your third grader by showing him how to make his own weatherproof octopus to display for those passing by.

Toothpaste plus water equals the start to a magical winter paper project.

In kindergarten, your child spent lots of time counting things one by one. But in first grade, he'll need to be able to count in groups, especially by fives.

Don't shell out the money for a new pair of kicks! Help your second grader add some charm to her shoelaces with fabric dye.

Challenge your kid's creativity with a fun fall art project that features you as the collaborator.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.

Play this game to help froggie hop home...and teach the number line to your kindergartener while you're at it!

Make these sweet-smelling sachets that smell like delicious cinnamon candy.

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

Put an oatmeal box, a flashlight, and some construction paper together and you have the makings of an incredibly cool bedroom planetarium!

Sharing can be a challenge, and division doubly so! Practice halving numbers in this competitive card game.

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

Construct some glittery ring bling with this ring bracelet craft.

Try this preschool arts and crafts activity: make an over-sized stuffed plaything out of butcher paper and wadded-up newspaper.

It's springtime! Time to get outside and dig! Once seeds go into the ground, invite your child to mark the spot in style.

These decorative vampire bat baskets make for the perfect Halloween party favors, and they're fun for you and your child to make!

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

This variation on the game of tag combines exercise, teamwork, and a little friendly trickery.

Your first grader will delight in making a cookie version of homemade gelt--the gold coin chocolates that are often given as gifts or prizes during Hanukkah.

Jazz up your holiday greetings with a textured and artsy paper poinsettia!

Make an adorable nut buddy by crafting nature people out of nuts in shells! Buddies will take on their own personalities depending on the materials you use.