1st - 3rd Grade Activities : Page 26

Here is a way to help your first grader keep track of the books she has read, and also help her develop some critical thinking skills.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

Make a reusable picnic pouch with your child this summer to celebrate the Fourth of July in an eco-friendly way.

Kids will learn how to show the direction of magnetic field lines and create a permanent model using iron filings in this great science fair project idea.

Shake those dice and try to roll big numbers in this first grade math game. Practice addition in a new, fun way!

Try this fun outdoor game to improve your first grader's reading skills. This activity is perfect for summer!

Homemade dog treats are fun to make and delicious for your household pet. Make homemade dog treats to create personal Christmas gifts for dogs.

This holiday season, help your third grader celebrate gifts--so often both cost-free and priceless--that the family has shared this year.

Homemade Christmas crackers add some bang to your holiday celebration. Make a set of homemade Christmas crackers with your child this holiday season.

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

If you're looking for something to keep your kid busy on a warm day, and give him some writing practice in the process, bring on the mud!

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

Flowers will brighten up anyone's day! Share the joy of spring by making a picture of a vase with fun 3-D flowers that will never wilt.

Make this spring break a memorable one by creating a "growth" flower with your child, also great for your second grader's writing practice!

Kids will love painting shapes of objects in a still life while using strong colors showing highlights and shadows.

Encourage your child to eat nutritiously by having them build this delicious summer fruit cone!

Valentine's Day is a great day to show loved ones how much you appreciate them, and this love bug craft is an adorably simple way to spread the love.

Learn the art of symbolism with the colorful African flag that's great for a parade or a decoration.

Use this fun math board game to improve your first grader's confidence with addition facts.

Create a special Father’s Day surprise by planning and mapping a hike around the neighborhood!

Help your first grader, second grader, or third grader boost his addition skills and math vocabulary with this fun summer game Ice Cream Addition!

Use an old strawberry basket to create a decorative box for storing knickknacks, jewelry or odds and ends with this recycled craft.

This science fair project idea investigates if webbed feet help a duck (and others) swim.

Challenge your first grader to wordsmith her way to victory with this puzzle! Who can find the most words in the letters of "Saint Patrick's Day"?

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

Try this recipe with your child and explore Ethiopia through one of its dietary staples: injera, or flat bread!

Why wait for the Easter bunny to arrive when your child can become a bunny herself? Creating a bunny mask is the perfect way to celebrate Easter.

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

Make a Duct Tape Wallet: This activity provides kids great practice in following directions and makes for a fun homemade gift.

Save some money this Halloween and work out fine motor skills by helping your child make his very own computer costume.