Elementary School Activities : Page 58

Help your child create a garden journal sketchbook as she observes and records the natural world through the changing seasons.

Science fair project which determines whether a person's taste in music is dictated by the key that the song is written in.

Bring a little Caribbean flavor and cultural knowledge to the table with this delicious conch salad, a local Bahamian dish.

Invite your kid to create her own hanging dove images--a symbol of peace and unity--in honor of Black History Month.

Orchestrate a Cupid's arrow tossing game among your child and his friends. This fun game cultivates important motor skills and hand-eye coordination, too.

This festive Christmas card project teaches kids how to make a sparkling magic fairy godmother or angel out of glitter and sequins.

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

You've probably played the game "I Spy." It's perfect for long car rides. But with a little tweaking, the game can also help kids practice syllables.

Teach your fifth grader the ancient Japanese art of origami with this incredible origami balloon that uses just one piece of paper!

Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

Add a sugary kick to your traditional breakfast foods with this gingerbread-shaped cereal snack!

This activity is a great starting point for practicing mental math because it is quick, easy and involves only simple addition facts.

Help your kindergartener practice counting from one to ten with this fun outdoor activity. Make a "My Backyard Counting Book" to review counting to ten.

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

Celebrate African heritage by making an African flag banner. This fun, culturally-inspired art project is perfect for Black History Month.

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

Teaching your child some basic words in Spanish is a breeze at home, with this simple and fun activity that doesn't require special educational materials.

Planning a beach vacation? Here's a cool nature craft you can make in the sand with your child.

The Egg in a Basket, a traditional British breakfast component, is a simple snack that kids and parents can cook together!

Help your high school revive some Renaissance history with art by making a silverpoint sketch. In this activity, make your own stylus and special paper.

In this activity you'll use coffee...to paint! It's a wonderful way to provide your child with a hands-on experience with natural dyes.

Try this kindergarten arts and crafts activity and surprise someone special on May Day with a homemade basket of pretty tissue paper blooms.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

Create your very own adorable reindeer to keep you company throughout the holiday season.

With school, home, and activities in between, life can sometimes feel chaotic to kids. Help your child learn how to stop and relax with handmade peace rocks.

3-D Christmas tree cookies look impressive but are an easy holiday recipe that kids can make. These sugar cookies stand up on their own!

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

Quilling, a craft that has been around for centuries, is a beautiful way to create a unique card for Mother's Day, or any special occasion.

Science fair project which uses coins flips to visually demonstrate the probability of an event and how to express it.