2nd and 3rd Grade Construction & Sculpture Educational Resources : Page 5

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this second grade shamrock tote bag craft.

Construct cute baby chicks with nothing but fuzzy pom-poms and an assortment of other craft supplies.

Home made candles make for great home made gifts at Christmas, Mother's Day, birthdays. Great presents for any special occasion!

Your first or second grader will delight in creating multi-colored confetti egg smashers, traditional in Mexico, called cascarones!

Here's a salt dough recipe that can be used to make ghostly character sticks for fun Halloween decor.

Is it a bird? Is it Superman? No, it's your third grader's homemade miniature plane zooming across the room on a zip line.

Your second grader can piece together an adorable--and edible!--wreath for Mom in minutes.

Re-purpose an old glass bottle into a cute vase using a few pieces of felt and a little imagination.

Your third grader will strengthen her hand-eye coordination as she creates and plays her very own take-anywhere pinball game!

Expand on your childâs time-telling skills by helping him learn how an analog clock and a digital clock correspond.

Invite your child to partake in an eco-friendly craft by weaving long twigs into a useful kitchen stand for hot pots and pans.

All you need to put together this guitar is an old shoebox. Soon your kid will be rocking out while saving room in the landfill.

This project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

Weave colorful Easter basket pictures out of construction paper and ribbon that open to reveal an assortment of fun Easter shapes!

This Christmas gnome hails from Scandinavia. A Christmas gnome, also known as a nisse, gives gifts on Christmas.

Your third grader will love both recreating and dressing up as his favorite reptile with this frightening crocodile jaw costume!

Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.

Celebrate winter with some unique snowman decor. In this activity your kid will create a self-standing sculpture that'll look great on a table or in a window.

This is an easy, edible craft that your second grader is sure to enjoy!

Make this door curtain to brighten up your home and learn colors and patterns.

Celebrate the sweeter side of the holidays with this charming mouse ornament!

Want to help your child learn to fit homework time into a real-life schedule? Here's a tool that can help the whole family.

Looking for interesting craft projects using pipe cleaners? This easy art project will encourage the sculptor in your child.

Your child will have loads of fun creating this decorative basket and filling it with a secret gift or goodie before sharing with a friend or family member.

Make a paper jack-o'-lantern treat bucket this Halloween! While crafting, your kid will learn about the process of creating self-standing sculptural objects.

If your child is particularly handy or artistic, she'll love putting her talents toward making a custom key holder. It's the perfect gift for any occasion.

Re-use old plastic food containers to create these uniquely beautiful stepping stones to embed in your backyard!

Make your own menagerie of animals using empty walnut shells

Give your number one dad something that he truly deserves this Father's Day!