1st - 3rd Grade Activities : Page 32

Teach your child about the art of ancient Australia by creating your own handprint art just like Aboriginal artists did thousands of years ago.

Let your child help you create a fire escape plan poster to hang in the house in case of an emergency!

Saturn is the ringed planet in our solar system, a gas giant with rings made of ice and dust. Let's make a cool scale model with an old CD and some glitter!

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

This holiday season, don't forget the many delights of "cookie science"! Here's a confection we especially like.

Celebrate all your wonderful tongue taste buds with a giant paper tongue project -- you'll even get to decorate it with actual pieces of candy!

This Santa puppet brings a little extra cheer to your Christmas celebration. Make a Santa puppet with your child this holiday season.

Let your child's imagination run wild with this creative third grade arts and crafts activity: make a fanciful costume out of a cardboard box.

This fun, summery arts and crafts activity is a great project to do with your child. She'll express her creativity while she revamps some old flip flops.

Help your fourth grade scientist practice measurement, and make a scrumptious, healthy summer cheesecake in the process!

Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!

Help your child sleep easy with this gorgeous paper plate dream catcher.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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!