Elementary School Activities : Page 31

Give items that usually get tossed in the trash a second life with this green arts and crafts activity for kindergarteners. Make a milk carton train engine!

This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

Learn about lateral earthquake motion and its effect on high rise buildings in this simple 4th grade earth science experiment.

Help your third grader learn time zones with this fun map activity!

Take advantage of the summer sun to make you and your child a delightfully refreshing treat--sun tea!

There's something magical about bubbles. Here's a way to turn an old favorite into something new, by ditching that plastic wand for a homemade bubble pipe.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

These paper pumpkins will make lovely, festive centerpieces in your home this fall.

Soil and energy don't go together, right? That would be as bizarre as a pairing of peanut butter and marshmallows! Well, actually...

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

Celebrate your kindergarten grad's new âbig kidâ status by signing off on her first library card and making a library card pocket holder to stash it in.

In this science fair project, learn how a mineral streak is made and how it can help identify an unknown mineral.

Help your child to make a beautiful Africa mask to help her reinforce important spatial and compositional skills.

What do ants eat? Kids find out by observing a colony of ants in this cool zoology science fair project for 4th grade.

Show your young artist how to celebrate Mary Cassatt, an Impressionist painter, by creating a mother-child painting in her style.

Rainy day? Stuck inside? Here's an arts and crafts pasta project to enjoy with your kindergartener that helps her with math patterns too.

Does a paper clip float? Does a sponge sink? Let your child find out! This experiment is simple science fun.

Here's a fun art activity that combines measurement and design with drawing and painting. Kids tell their own special story as they create a story quilt.

This adorable, fluffy sheep made from your child's handprint and cotton balls is the perfect craft for Easter.

In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

This activity creatively guides students in reflecting on and understanding what's happening inside of themselves at any given point.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

Let your fabulous crafter use their favorite flowers, fruits and herbs to whip up a delicious perfume that they can proudly present to a friend or a loved one.

Figuring out fractions can be a challenge! But with this game your child will become more comfortable converting fractions after only a little practice.