Elementary School Arts & Crafts Measurement Activities

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

Have your student draft a blueprint for a haunted house, and trick (or treat) them into learning about geometry in the process.

Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Make a bear cave for your child to play and explore, learning about bears and winter hibernation.

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

A food groups plate shows your child what category her foods belong in. Make a food groups plate with your child before dinnertime.

Help your curious kid cut through the clutter and collect the facts with a simple and fun science foldable.

These handmade Christmas treat cups are perfect for house parties, school celebrations, and holiday bake sales.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

Thousands of witches that come out to celebrate Halloween. Now, your child can make her very own self-standing witch.

This Christmas plate features your child's favorite holiday things through drawings. Make a Christmas plate with your child this holiday season.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

This little chick is so cute that your child will want to make a whole flock to call her own.

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

Have your child construct his own Christmas tree from construction paper while cutting, overlapping and measuring to create an adorable modern design.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

Encourage imagination and creativity with this magical craft that lets your child make and design his very own dragon egg.

Help your child practice her counting as she makes this fun and festive holiday decoration!

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.