1st - 4th Grade Activities : Page 60

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

Turn your leftover cranberry dressing into a sweet, rich bread with this holiday recipe.

Create a winter centerpiece that will fill your entire house will holiday cheer. This winter centerpiece is seasonal whether there's snow outside or not.

Fire up the grill, break out the raffia and get crafty with flowers--it's time to learn how to throw your own luau!

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

Make a homemade doll out of recycled materials, similar to dolls made by pioneer children.

Kids can turn a favorite fairy tale into a rebus puzzle by replacing the nouns in the story with pictures that they draw themselves.

Create a face of a person or animal on a small terra cotta flower pot and grow herbs or a flowered plant for their hair! As the herbs grow, the hair grows.

Check out this fun and easy-to-play guessing game that will build your child's geometry vocabulary.

Give your child a chance to feel like important airport personnel and learn a whole host of skills while he's at it!

Classic meatloaf gets a healthy update with quinoa in place of breadcrumbs.

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.

This yarn heart is a rustic Valentine's Day decoration that will bring some heartfelt cheer to your home. Make a yarn heart with your little Valentine.

Practice third and fourth grade measurement skills and make a practical holiday gift in the process!

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 first grade science activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.

This treasure hunt gets kids comfortable using the dictionary, and makes looking up words a lot of fun!

Use muffin tins to create a simple, affordable and fun game to help your child practice their vocabulary!

This quick budget-friendly recipe is the perfect way to indulge in a restaurant quality meal in the comfort of your home. And it's grain and dairy free to boot!

Encourage your child to help make dinner special this holiday season! If your child is loves to help in the kitchen, this is a great activity. They will build mini-penguins to enjoy while waiting for dinner!

These adorable felt orange slices are cute as can be and couldn’t be easier to make.

Make a campfire crown, complete with roasted marshmallows!

The perfect activity for a rainy day, or any time your little one moans, "Moooo-oom, there's nothing to do!"

Here's an activity that takes fourth grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor.

This November, it's elephant versus donkey! Does your third grader understand the meaning behind the animals political parties choose to represent them?

This homemade snare drum made with everyday household items gets its authentic rattle sound from paper clips and tin.

Spice up your Easter routine this year by making these stunningly sparkly eggs with your third grader. This is a great activity to do to celebrate the holiday.

This twist on classic mashed potatoes includes parsnips, a root vegetable with a sweet flavor your kids will love.

Compound words get easier if kids can spot two smaller words that they already know inside. Add some fun to the process with this card game!

Make a fun refrigerator graph with your first grader in order to help her develop those crucial graphing skills, while engaging with the whole family.