Preschool - 3rd Grade Activities : Page 88

Few places are as dense with words as a grocery store. The next time you find yourself trolling the aisles with an impatient kid, make it a reading adventure!

On Read Across America Day, challenge your kindergartener to a balancing act inspired by the mischievous star of "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss.

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

This hands-on activity gets first grade kids brainstorming about what needs change in the world, and how they can help.

Introduce your youngster to this Japanese version of Pin the Tail on the Donkey.

Your second grader can piece together an adorable--and edible!--wreath for Mom in minutes.

This 4th of July, end the battle for independence in your house, and show your child just how much freedom she can enjoy.

Here is a fun at-home physical activity that encourages movement while also working on literacy or math skills!

This fun game helps children learn to estimate the most basic unit of time--a minute--without a clock.

Enjoy the fragrant scents of the holiday season with this pomander activity. A perfect arts and crafts project for preschool or kindergarten age children.

Help your child observe Veterans Day by having him create a paper chain American flag; it's a fun and crafty way to show your patriotism.

Here's a delightful kindergarten project that will boost your child's reading and writing skills--and make for a happy time on a rainy day, too.

Help your child create an adorable -- or gruesome -- miniature pumpkin candle holder that will shed some tiny pools of light on your dining table or counter.

Spiders may be creepy, crawly and sometimes frightening, but not this little fella. He's fun to make and sure will cause a lot of giggling!

Try making your own conch planter in this decorative shell.

In this activity, your child will consider the meaning of "culture" and what comprises their family's culture. They will draw pictures of aspects of their family's culture, then choose an aspect of it to explore further.

Teaching your child some basic words in Spanish is a breeze at home, with this simple and fun activity that doesn't require special educational materials.

Learn all about colors with the best teachers of all -- cupcakes!

Let your preschooler feel like a real chef by helping him create his very own chef's hat!

This easy project for little hands uses mushroom spores to make an imprint of the mushroom, and the result is very beautiful.

Making your own glass cleaner is easy, effective and inexpensive!

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.

Delay your child's sugar overload, and develop his critical thinking skills, by doing some "sweet sorting" of his Halloween treasures!

All you and your kid need for this entertaining game are some conversation hearts, a candy that's practically synonymous with Valentine's Day!

Make a personalized pillowcase for your third grader with his old-fashioned silhouette image. You won't be able to find these in stores!

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

Make chocolate dipped spoons with your child this holiday season. Chocolate dipped spoons make great gifts for friends and family, and they are simple to make.

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

This activity will give your child a chance to practice threading a needle, and she'll end up with a fun and unique hair band!

Glass candy ornaments are easy to make and fun for kids. Make a batch of glass candy ornaments with your child this holiday season.