Elementary School Activities : Page 22

Winter is a great time to create a textured polar bear. Not only will your child gain practice identifying shapes, they'll also work on fine motor skills.

This science fair project idea investigates the hardness property of minerals.

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

Try this fun math card game and practice place value with your second grader! Decide which number is bigger in order to earn points!

This science fair project looks one of the most important factors affecting seed germination: water. A fun and easy plant biology experiment for 3rd graders.

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

Transform a brown paper grocery bag into a hat in this arts and crafts activity!

Play this game that lets you create your own silly monster drawing and helps your child practice her counting skills!

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

This flower necklace will have your child practicing patterns, repetition and tracing. Plus, it's so colorful and cute that it makes the perfect gift.

Remember the classic card game, Go Fish? Here's a fun twist on it that will help your kid learn her the different parts of speech in a fun way!

Boost those first grade reading and writing skills with this sweet Mother's Day poem idea.

This rainbow collage activity is a great way to practice using different materials to create texture. The completed craft is sure to brighten up any space.

Your child will make her mark on the world with unique homemade ink stamps.

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

In this activity, learners will discover how to make a basic water filtration system using common materials found around the house or outside.

Ask your kids to write these one-sentence "Holiday Wishes." Without realizing it, they'll be building third grade Language Arts skills.

Let your second grader channel a famous Dr. Seuss character--the Cat in the Hat--with this hat-making activity inspired by the main character.

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

Here's a cheat sheet to help break down words in order to find their meaning.

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

Nothing chases the blues away like a trip to the boardwalk. Bring the fun home with this do-it-yourself version that sneaks in some math practice.

This science fair project idea studies which brand of wintergreen candy produces the most sparks in the dark.

In this enlightening transpiration experiment, kids will explore how the loss of water from plants through transpiration contributes to the water cycle.

Here's a super fun game to get in some place value practice with your child!