1st - 4th Grade Activities : Page 56

For kids who prefer to do homework flopped on a rug, this practical caddy can make all the difference!

Making personalized postcards out of meaningful photographs is a fun, rainy day project.

Help your child explore this ancient art technique with the help of some tinfoil, black paint and the end of a paintbrush!

Show your child that the simplest ingredients (salt and water) can be used to illustrate the concept of density!

These kid-friendly banana muffins are fun to make, and they pack in the protein with a healthy dose of quinoa added to the mix.

These festive red and blue drink umbrellas are the perfect DIY party idea. While you're making them you can even sneak in a little compass practice.

Shrimp are dredged in sweet rice flour and shredded coconut and baked till they're crisp and golden.

Your child will have a blast developing their fine motor skills and working on shape recognition with this bright and cheery crab decoration.

This hungry lunch bag monster will rev up your childâs appetite and get him excited about whatâs inside.

Here's a science activity that lets a first grader use an empty dish detergent bottle to create his own fountain as he explores air pressure.

Holiday greeting cards let your child express his holiday cheer and have fun crafting. Make a set of holiday greeting cards with your kid this holiday season.

Cheer on your home team with a savory snack shaped just like a real football!

Even the birds need to get out of the rain during the winter months. Help your child help nature and fill a lazy afternoon with this easy, cute craft.

The goal of this science fair experiment is to demonstrate the effects of air pressure on objects and analyze applications of air pressure principles.

No need to head to the toy store for her next stuffed animal once she has the skills to create her own!

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.

This activity will keep your child entertained long after you've put away the markers and glue. Help him turn a paper bag into a self-portrait puppet!

Make a wanted poster of a villain from a favorite book or fairy tale in this fun reading comprehension activity!

Combine music, history and craft by making a Native American instrument of your own

Head out to the driveway, ball in hand, for a bouncing challenge. Then use those results to make a colorful graph that lets your child compare results.

Many kids find themselves especially challenged by writing in third grade. Here's how you can help, using a technique called "storyboarding."

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

This colorful foam pencil topper will glam up any boring pencil and is guaranteed to add personality to any pencil case!

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

Take paper football to the next level by creating a "field" with objects from around the house. A great indoor and rainy-day activity.

Here's a simple activity to reinforce your fourth grader's study of her home state and help her make a pretty keepsake.

April is National Pecan Month! Your child can make a tasty treat and learn more about pecans, which are native to the southern United States!

Invite your first grader to play with his food! He will improve his fine motor skills as he creates zany edible art!

Heart-shaped pizza is an unusual Valentine's Day treat that your child will fall in love with. Make a heart-shaped pizza this Valentine's Day with your family.