Preschool - 6th Grade Activities : Page 117

Here's a simple math activity that has your child using her basic addition facts to solve a secret code.

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

Looking for interesting craft projects using pipe cleaners? This easy art project will encourage the sculptor in your child.

Help your 4th grade child work on understanding place values of digits in decimal numbers with this fun activity.

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

Invite your kindergarten scientist to conduct this color mixing experiment to discover which primary hues make a rainbow of secondary colors.

Here's a delicious activity that lets your preschooler or pre-kindergartener prepare her own fun and healthy snack using cookie cutters.

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

This project determines the age of a tree using a growth factor chart instead of cutting the tree down to count the rings in its base.

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

Use dirt and different colors of craft sand to make unique layers in a clear plastic cup to represent the layers of the Earth.

Introduce your fourth grader to the deliciousness that can come out of the kitchen by helping him make these sugary traditional Mexican cookies, or biscochitos.

You've got to try it to believe it! Making these sweet treats allows your second grader to practice with measurement and boost his motor skills.

Want to add some extra pizazz to dress up play? Help your child craft a personalized purse out of an old gift or shopping bag!

Encourage your child to begin scrapbooking or journaling with a personalized book covered in Washi tape that he'll want to use all the time!

Peppermint creams capture the minty taste of the holiday season. Make peppermint creams with your second grader for a sweet treat or homemade holiday gift.

This science fair project idea explores whether color affects a person's emotional state.

Encourage your child to take ownership of a plant by creating a care plan and following it over the course of a couple of weeks.

Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.

Your first grader will improve her fine motor skills as she designs her own drum set with recycled household objects and art supplies!

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

Make some beautiful and unique candles to light your home.

Make these delicious and festive smoothies with your kids this Fourth of July to celebrate the holiday with a healthy twist.

Let your aspiring poet use book titles to create a funky and visually-appealing masterpiece!

You and your child can create this beautiful butterfly mobile for hanging anywhere in the home (and learn about this magical creature while you're at it).

Checkerboard play challenges students to use spatial reasoning and computational thinking.

Amaze your kids by separating a salt and pepper mixture using an "electric spoon" charged with wool.

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

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