1st - 5th Grade Math Activities : Page 9

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

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

Topped with roasted pumpkin, prosciutto, herbs, and feta, these pita pizzas are a healthy, seasonal alternative to your classic pie.

Gather the neighborhood children together and practice graphing with this backyard tournament!

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

This first grade science activity is great for winter! Your child will grow and observe her own amaryllis bulb, keeping a journal of her scientific findings.

This countdown to Christmas craft is fun for kids who are excited for the holiday. Countdown to Christmas with this fun holiday activity.

Inspired by the children's book, Charlotte's Web by E.B. White, this card brings the spunky spider Charlotte to life!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

It's important to be able to add and subtract quickly and accurately, and this activity is the perfect way to practice.

This fun game helps children learn to estimate the most basic unit of time--a minute--without a clock.

Whether it's a bag lunch, goody bag, or used to decorate a table, this cute little fox bag is sure to make your kid smile.

Playing the Number Sentence Game with your child gives him the opportunity to practice ordering and comparing numbers using symbols.

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

Calling all power-shoppers! This game is a fun way for kids to learn life skills, and flex their math muscles at the same time.

This experiment examines whether storing your orange juice at different temperatures affects its acidity.

Celebrate Easter, or just about any day, with a candy necklace. Grab your favorite candies, a string of yarn and get ready to make a yummy, colorful treat!

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

Help your child apply his math skills the next time you cook a family meal similar to one you'd buy at a restaurant.

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

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!

Here's a simple math activity that has your child using her basic addition facts to solve a secret code.

Big bags hold a lot of candy, but they're hard to tote around. Have your kid construct a candy corn candy holder perfect for carrying a few lightweight treats.

Instead of loading up on mayonnaise based potato salad, your child can whip up something healthier: German potato salad!

Make practicing addition facts more fun and teach your child some helpful strategies with this spin off of the traditional "Go Fish" game.

Learning to count change can be tough! Help your child become a master money-counter with this simple game.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

This fun activity encourages your child to develop their skills in not only taking measurements, but also in working with the measurements themselves.

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.