1st - 7th Grade Activities : Page 108

The elegance of a glitter vase will rival the flowers inside it! Help your child craft this artsy gift as a special gift for a loved one.

The proportion game combines chance with math skills and is a perfect way for your third grader to become more familiar with equivalent fractions.

Children will create a "This is Me!" collage that will highlight their many gifts, talents, interests, and leadership skills.

Help your child create an adorable -- or gruesome -- miniature pumpkin candle holder that will shed some tiny pools of light on your dining table or counter.

A Christmas tree advent calendar will help your child count down the days until the holiday. This craft is a great way to keep your child busy this winter.

Explore measurement with your second grader and make this terrific holiday craft.

Reindeer decorations make the iconic animals stand nose to nose as they decorate your home. Make reindeer decorations with your kid and spread Christmas cheer.

Here's a review of some common (and commonly confused) grammar terms, as well as a quick activity to apply them to reading and writing.

Teach your 2nd grader the value of recycling with this fun arts and crafts activity: make a DIY painted bookcase or set of shelves!

Could your child’s room use a little bit more firecracker sparkle? Add an explosion of glow-in-the-dark color with this spectacular mason jar craft.

Challenge your third-grader to sharpen her new math skills--and maybe do the planet a favor, too.

Your child helps the environment while saving your family money in this fun and rewarding "Gas Guzzlers" competition.

Give your emerging writer a better feel for terminal punctuation with this activity that will have her mix up punctuation marks in a favorite childhood book.

Introduce your fifth grader to the irresistible fun of string art with this letter project!

This science fair project idea explores whether it is easier to balance on a narrow ledge or on a rope.

Does your kid have a stash of sweets left over from Halloween? Turn that pile of candy into a learning opportunity with this sorting and categorizing activity.

This science fair project examines which fruits and/or vegetables will ripen prematurely when placed with ripe apples.

Staying close to home doesn't mean you can't get moving! Use this fun challenge activity to encourage your child to move their body in new ways while testing their endurance!

Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!

Add a bit of whimsy and wisdom to your child's desk with this sensational owl craft.

When your child is crossing streets in the dark, visibility is key. Once he's picked out a costume, make fun and festive neon accents to add to his outfit.

Make the abstract nature of time and money easier for your kid to understand with some fun ideas that focus on these concepts.

From a Twilight novel to required reading, kids will learn about preconceptions as they predict a book's story based on the cover.

Children will reflect on the importance of performing acts of kindness for the Earth, hear a story about easy ways they can care for the Earth, and set goals to conserve more in their everyday lives.

Create a crafty porcupine with your first grader, and use the opportunity to teach your little one about it's ingenious (yet painful!) defense mechanism.

Dog valentine cards are perfect for the pet lover in your life. Make a dog valentine card with your child this February.

Math Baseball is a fun and competitive way to review new math concepts and simple computations.

In this activity, your child will practice mindfulness, choose one thing to do in which they can slow down, and reflect on this experience. You can even try slowing down together!

Using water, corn syrup, and sequins, your child can create a unique art project while exploring what happens when different liquids are mixed together!

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!