1st - 6th Grade Holidays Science Activities

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

In this Halloween-themed activity, young learners will find out what happens when they mix two household items together to create a surprising chemical reaction.

Science fair project which determines whether plants are able to get enough nutrients from different types of garbage.

Make sourdough bread...and learn some colonial history and modern science in the process!

Create a three-dimensional X-ray of your child's hand in this simple modeling activity. All you need to get started are black paper and drinking straws

Learn all about balance and motion as your child designs a corn maze!

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

This easy Halloween-themed science experiment for first-graders is perfect for chilly October afternoons or great as a Halloween party activity.

Roasting pumpkin seeds makes for a great Halloween activity, and a healthy snack!

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

Does putting soapy water on plants help or hinder plant growth? Kids learn about greywater and how it affects plant growth in this cool science fair project.

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

Put your young paleontologist's puzzle-solving skills to the test by having her hunt for dinosaur bones and then assemble them to create dinosaur skeletons.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

Introduce your child to the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity by turning a lesson on endangered species into a fun game for the whole family.

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.