2nd and 3rd Grade Activities : Page 41

This colorful garland can be strung across a fireplace and remind you of your blessings well into the new year.

This simple and introductory art project can help propel an interest in art or even bolster your kid's confidence in planning and mapping.

Make mom feel like the star that she truly is by holding a movie premiere in her honor, complete with red carpet!

Create a dazzling window display with cut stars with this fun first grade holiday activity.

Your spotlight-loving third or fourth grader will be delighted to play this improvisational game of freeze theater with family or friends.

Introduce your child to the concept of the melting pot by decorating a patriotic 4th of July planter.

Topped with roasted pumpkin, prosciutto, herbs, and feta, these pita pizzas are a healthy, seasonal alternative to your classic pie.

Sweet corn muffins are a delicious and unexpected Valentine's Day treat. Make a batch of sweet corn muffins with a hidden surprise this Valentine's Day.

Brighten up everyone's day with this circular rainbow plate perfect for celebrating spring or St. Patrick's Day.

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

Your child will create their very own filigree drawing; twirling, or coiling small strips of lightweight paper around toothpicks and gently gluing them down.

Is your precocious third grader a Shakespeare in the making? Challenge her growing vocabulary with a group game that rewards her wordy ways

Make a brilliant bouquet for dad on his special day. This Father's Day craft unique flowers that remind dad of his favorite sports team.

This science fair project explores how osmotic pressure forces water through the root up into the plant.

Kids love physical comedy, and this activity has the potential of offering up a healthy dose (while also working on balance and dexterity.)

If you need a way to interest your child in sewing, look no further than this felt food craft.

As Mother's Day approaches, everyone's grateful! Let your third grader assemble this special book with words from the whole family.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

Create some cards and a factor board and get ready to practice multiplication. This game will help your kid get one step closer to memorizing times tables!

This pumpkin dessert recipe tastes like pie but looks like a no-bake cookie.

Add a Hannukah twist to Chutes and Ladders by using a dreidel as the dice.

This year, have your child can help you with your Passover food list. It's great handwriting practice, and she'll learn a lot in the process.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

Did you know a mouse eats almost fifty times as much as a cow? Find out how and test out the strange science with your friends!

Take a page from Art Nouveau master Gustav Klimt and compose a shining collage.

As Easter approaches, it's nice to put out a few decorations that emphasize the beauty and freshness of spring. This Easter wreath is the perfect addition.

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

This science fair project idea investigates how the height at which a pendulum is released affects the length of time it continues.

Making Dad a comic book is a great gift for Father's Day, and one that helps them work on fine motor skills, storytelling and handwriting.

Let your child step into the main character's shoes as they keep track of the setting, events, and names of characters in the story by keeping a journal.