Elementary School Activities : Page 62

The objective of this science fair project is to explore the relationship between acidic and basic compounds.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

Help your child practice multiplication tables with this mental and physical multitasking game that uses a hula hoop to get into the swing of things.

Turn an abstract lesson into a practical craft with the fun and colorful creation of dough earth layers!

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

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.

Play this daily money game with your 2nd grade child to help his math skills.

In this activity, your child will learn about the different parts of the brain and how mindfulness can build connections of calm.

Get ready for a yummy taste test! Just pour the milk -- and make sure you have some chocolate chip cookies on hand.

Getting kids to memorize their times tables can be worse than pulling teeth. Sweeten the deal with this activity that combines math and sugar.

Recycle paper and old magazines with this art project that creates a great tool for artists: a color wheel!

This is a fun and inexpensive project and it's a great way for your child to build basic geometry skills, like shape recognition and pattern/angle familiarity.

Use simple materials to build a "worm hotel" with your kindergarten soil scientist...and see what worms really do all day.

The project presents a tactile way to paint using water beads! The result will be a beautiful, expressionistic work of art.

The next time you're trapped indoors on a dreary day, try this take on dodgeball. All you need are a group of kids, an open area and a soft, spongy ball.

This fun first grade activity will make your child love vegetables (well, racing them anyway). Build a racecar from a zucchini and challenge the whole family!

This family photo calendar can be made by your second grader. Make a family photo calendar with your child to celebrate another year together.

Find sums of 10 in this fun first-grade math card game that helps kids build addition skills. Help your child use critical thinking skills to find the sums.

Is your child learning to "sound it out"? This game will help him stretch his "decoding" skills so when he runs into new words, he's ready to take them on.

Put numbers and letters together -- key kindergarten math and reading skills -- while creating a marvelous game piece for outdoor play!

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

Is your kid indecisive about what he wants to be when he grows up? Instead of concentrating on just one dream, encourage him to explore the possibilities.

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

Create a fun fall leaf rubbing with your child to explore shapes and textures this fall.

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

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

Raspberry hot chocolate is a sweat treat for your young valentine. Pink and delicious, this raspberry hot chocolate makes the perfect Valentine's Day drink.

This measurement activity uses feet to compare objects, but not the ones found on rulers and measuring sticks...the feet on your child's own body!

Winter is a great time to build a friendly snowman! Turn regular modeling clay into a glittery snowy surprise.

Duct tape doesn't only fix household problems, it also fixes the "I'm bored"s in this art activity.