Elementary School Activities : Page 96

Get your child cooking with this easy side dish from the Bahamas.

Make a campfire crown, complete with roasted marshmallows!

Your first grader will delight in making a cookie version of homemade gelt--the gold coin chocolates that are often given as gifts or prizes during Hanukkah.

This Fourth of July, create some explosive colors on black paper for fun Fourth of July decorations!

This science project teaches students about organic farming and the benefits and disadvantages of commercial plant food.

This easy apple cider adds cinnamon candies to give it a spicy kick for Valentine's Day.

Feed your preschoolerâs love for all things transportation-related with this tasty and educational snack.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

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

How many steps long is the hallway? Kids put their graph-making skills to work as they make a step map of their own house.

Kids write about their favorite parts of school in 100 words to celebrate 100 days of school in this 5th grade writing activity.

What are your young artistÃs favorite Halloween monsters? In this activity he will pick out his three favorites and create a trio of silly self-portraits.

This footwear-focused activity introduces fractions as part of a set and it's the perfect way to generate excitement about fraction concepts.

Turn sweet treats into miniature masterpieces with this candy melting activity!

One of the most important parts of any Christmas tree is what's on top. This year, have your child make an angel that'll put the finishing touch on your tree!

This reindeer antlers headband helps your little one get in a festive Christmas mood. Make a reindeer antlers headband with your child this holiday season.

In this spooky and colorful Halloween craft, your child will make a terrifying green monster! She'll also practice counting as she traces her fingers.

This dreidel craft gets your child to make the spinning top out of a milk carton. Make an upcycled dreidel craft with your child this Hanukkah.

Invite your fourth grader to celebrate one of four holidays by creating a kid-friendly homemade Menorah, Advent Wreath, Kinara, or Diya!

Thiscuddly stuffed animal is made from just a few materials, including your recycled stockings.

Help your child practice his writing skills, while ensuring he'll get some mail to call his own, by making Family Mailboxes, a fun arts and crafts project.

Turn printed family photos into a sturdy "flash card" game to help your child learn the names and faces of near and distant relatives.

Bake domino cookies and spark your child's interest in traditional games. This baking activity is great for 5th-6th grade children.

Eating a healthy breakfast starts the day out right, and your child can make something tasty and nutritious while honing her culinary skills!

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

This chore obstacle course will keep your child entertained and engaged, while also helping them improve their efficiency at everyday tasks.

Next time your second grader needs to send a card, consider this goofy writing and craft project.

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious children. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a growing writing activity!

A twist on the gingerbread house, this train is made with graham crackers, icing, and candy decorations. A great 2nd-3rd grade holiday arts and crafts activity.

Throughout history, people have used song as a teaching and memory tool. This project explores whether song improves a person's ability to retain information.