1st - 6th Grade Activities : Page 26

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

Discover whether different amounts of water added into a wine glass will produce a different pitch when their fingers are rubbed along the rim.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

Celebrate Independence Day with a bang! Create a dazzling DIY Independence Day Cards and hand them out to friends and family members.

Here's a fun activity that will allow your child to express himself by making a flag of his own design, then writing an accompanying story.

Help your child learn the parts of speech! Start with adjectives and have your child describe Santa Claus to someone who has never heard of him.

There are hundreds of properties in rocks which you can describe, so get your geology goggles on and get ready to rock your child's science skills.

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

Here's a fun activity to reinforce simple short and long vowel words for your first grader.

This reindeer hat is cute and festive for your child during the holiday season. Make a reindeer hat this Christmas with your child.

Every day can be Chinese New Year with a dancing dragon that your child can make at home.

Give your fourth grader a lesson in making blankets, and he'll be able to give the gift of warmth. Fleece blankets are especially fun to make, and they're cozy!

Brooches never go out of style! Your child can create a flower brooch that will look fantastic pinned to clothing, or even a bag. They also make great gifts.

Help your third grader craft a homemade version of this classic strategy game, using just an old egg carton and a few beads!

Explore griffins, dragons, and other medieval mythical beasts through sculpture by making your own bas relief beast out of modeling clay.

In this activity, your second grader will design her very own heart map to show what she's really made of.

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

Celebrate the blooming season with your kid by showing him how to make a magical spring mosaic out of all natural materials!

Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

Your fifth grader will love dreaming up special fortunes and embedding them in mouthwatering cupcakes for friends and family.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque is often referred to as the Blue Mosque. In this activity, your kid will build his own Blue Mosque just in time for Ramadan!

One way to "trick" your child into getting extra practice with one-step equations is to play a variation of the classic game, tic tac toe.

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

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!

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

Decorating pumpkins is a safer, cleaner alternative to carving. These Cubist art pumpkins are easy and fun to make, and serve as great fall decor.

If you can make a list, you can write a poem! Get your child to practice their writing and expression with a list poem.

Little kids love this messy but fun Easter party game: bob for chocolate Easter eggs in a giant blob of whipped cream. The first one to find all her eggs wins!

Help your first grader practice sight words with this fun activity. Learn how to put together a puzzle while practicing common sight words.