1st - 7th Grade Activities : Page 112

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

In this activity, you and your child will practice taking a movement or calming break during homework or when feeling tired. Then, your child will write about and draw what the experience was like for them.

In the mood for a little lighthearted magic? Make your own chi chi sticks, inspired by the divination tools of ancient Chinese fortune tellers.

See what's on your child's mind in this colorful, creative exercise.

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

Ready for a game that's mostly about strategy with a little luck thrown in for good measure? Make math fact practice exciting and start rolling the dice!

Create a scented surprise for mom on Mother's Day! Make a pillowcase potpourri filled with dried lavender.

Come take off your shoes and explore with your feet. Your child will embark on a barefoot adventure as he plays with different textures.

Calaveras means "skulls" in Spanish, and in Mexico, skulls are brightly decorated to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.

Does your child love sushi? How about creating something a little different with these avocado sushi bites that have a little cucumber too!

If you're short on time but want to find a creative way to decorate your Halloween table, try this spooky party favor mug with matching napkin rings.

In this activity, students will draw a picture of the things they like to listen to at home using their superpower sense of mindful listening.

Practice problem solving skills with your kindergarten or first grade student in this fun connect-the-dots game!

Use a recycling project to hone your childâs sewing skills and clean up her art supplies when she turns the leg of an old pair of jeans into a storage basket.

Children learn about the benefits of mindfulness, teach someone else what they've learned, and create a sand timer to use during mindfulness practice.

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

This activity is a great way to teach kids that, to find examples of science in action, they donât need to look any further than their own backyard.

Here are three easy, budget-friendly ways to preserve your child's work and precious memories without filling up the attic.

Crisps are the hidden gem of the homemade dessert world.

Let your imaginative kid pretend she's a mermaid as she dives into her food with some charming kelp utensils!

Keep your clever kid occupied with this tricky grille cipher.

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

Understanding how good friends can have a positive effect on our lives is important in all stages of life! In this activity, children will write create a "Want Ad for a Friend" and will list all of the characteristics that are most important in a friend.

Craft a durable, three-dimensional Santa boot that looks great as a stocking, gift box, holiday decoration, or table centerpiece.

One of the most important parts of any Christmas tree is what's on top. This year, have your child make an angel that'll put the finishing touch on your tree!

Coffee filter snowflakes are an easy winter craft and a good way to involve children of all ages in holiday decorating.

This is a great activity for when the kids get a little stir crazy. It works indoors or out.

Your child can easily create a ghoulishy adorable bat treat keeper. Crafting this funny fella is a great way to introduce the basic components of sculpture.

Petanque, a traditional French lawn game, is a wonderful activity to entertain groups of kids and help them learn a little bit about other cultures.