Preschool - 7th Grade Activities : Page 96

Representing the story in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

Children will discuss what it means to have healthy friendships and create a unique friendship painting that illustrates the qualities of good friends.

Using a glass fishbowl, you and your kids can create a low-humidity, open-topped terrarium perfect for easy care, drought-tolerant succulents.

Re-purpose an old glass bottle into a cute vase using a few pieces of felt and a little imagination.

Turn your home into a public art space by trying your hand at creating your own removable wall mural.

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

Make a hand-decorated pillowcase to help ease the bedtime battle so that everyone can get a night of sweet dreams.

How would you dry your wet clothes if your dryer didn't work? Find out with this fun experiment!

Help your second grader embrace his "green" side by recycling empty citrus peels into fruity ice cream bowls!

Homemade Pumpkin hot chocolate is perfect for Halloween scary movie marathon or a pre-Thanksgiving game night. Try this Homemade Pumpkin hot chocolate recipe.

Halloween bingo is a fun Halloween word and symbol activity for ghosts and ghouls of all ages. Play Halloween bingo this October to get into the spooky spirit.

Let your child step into the main character's shoes as they keep track of the setting, events, and names of characters in the story by keeping a journal.

This paper project is sure to hit a home run with your sporty kid.

You and your child will have a blast baking this wonderful spin on a childhood classic, PB n' J cookies. Easy to make, and even easier to enjoy!

This twist on the same old Hide and Seek is a great weekend or rainy-day activity.

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.

If your young child is a kinesthetic learner, this equation board is perfect for teaching him addition and subtraction facts.

Mix eggs, milk, and flour just so, and you can create spectacular, gourmet popovers this Easter!

Make a story summary folder with your child to help develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

This latke song gets your child excited for the Hanukkah treat. Sing this latke song with your child during the Festival of Lights.

Learn how different types of soil affect how animal tracks form in this experiment!

Preschoolers can explore shapes and texture in this fun and fantastically messy art project!

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

Which do you prefer: real or artificial? Try this sweet little taste experiment to help your kids develop a better awareness of the food they consume.

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

Learn how to make marbleized paper with simple everyday ingredients in this fun activity! Your child will learn about oil and water while doing this project.

This science fair project idea explores whether cats can be trained in the same way that dogs can.

Sure, your kid may already be a Picasso with a paintbrush, but even fancy artists need a new challenge.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Santa needs all the helpers he can get, so why not create your very own holiday elf to watch over your presents.