Preschool - 7th Grade Activities : Page 84

A DIY diffuser is a budget-friendly item that will add a pleasant fragrance to your home. Make a DIY diffuser with your child for great Valentine's Day gift.

The perfect activity for a rainy day, or any time your little one moans, "Moooo-oom, there's nothing to do!"

Transform a simple menu into a work of art! Let your child unleash her inner artist on tonight's menu for a beautiful display that the whole family can enjoy.

Boost creativity with this simple activity where kids make up biographies of people they find in old magazines.

In this activity, your child will discover their interests and special talents through performing, writing, and drawing.

Inspired by Charles Kaufman's crushed can art, this activity lets kids make their own unique works of art using, you guessed it, crushed cans and paint!

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

Construct batteries that make electricity from fruits with this fun science fair project.

Create a unique gift that is as useful as it is gorgeous by using eggshells, tempera paint and glue.

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

Make some fairy tale felt board stories with your child the next time you're looking for a fun activity for a lazy afternoon.

For some good "green" fun, pull out your blender. A spinach smoothie?! You better believe it! And kids will not only slurp it up, they"ll beg for seconds.

Pilgrim hat cookies are tasty Thanksgiving treats. Make marshmallow pilgrim hat cookies with your child to celebrate the Thanksgiving season.

Tracing is a great technique for clearing your mind and relaxing. Help your child learn how to calm themselves down and clear their minds by tracing their hands.

This lucky cake makes the perfect hideout for leprechaun treasure.

Expand your child's geographic awareness with these fun and easy map lessons.

Here's a fun family activity: have your child make a cameo appearance by creating and drawing on their own silhouettes!

By using your child's own activity schedule, you can strengthen his understanding of elapsed time, and get him organized along the way!

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

Your kindergartener will thoroughly enjoy making this gingerbread man paper chain. This activity is small on cost, but large on imagination!

Show your child how to make homemade wrapping paper with a twist by using sponge art to create the fabulous designs. Here's how:

Find yourself waffling when your kid asks for a new winter craft? Try your hand at this textured snowman art project for a new twist on painting.

A candy ring is perfect for the kid with a sweet tooth and style. Make a sweet candy ring with your child this Valentine's Day.

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

This craft is a great way to explore the fascinating world of spiders and their webs as you collect spider webs from around your house with your third grader.

This recycled craft makes a great addition to the dress-up box and is a two-in-one activity and party favor for princess-themed birthday parties.

Create a special gift for Mother's or Father's Day using felt, cardstock and buttons to create a memorable frame in the shape of a heart.

Make this easy homemade tie for a great Father's Day gift this year.

Illustrate the importance of bicycle safety in this simple 5th grade science experiment. All you need to start are an egg, a Styrofoam ball, and rubber bands.

Preschoolers get a hands-on lesson about the color wheel in this St. Patrick's Day exploratory painting activity.