2nd - 6th Grade Activities : Page 91

Make this delectable custard, meringue, and graham cracker pie will give your fifth grader practice with measurement and get him interested in the kitchen.

Create a piece of public art on a movable wall. This scrap paper mosaic is made on a board that can be displayed just about anywhere.

Hearing true stories of compassionate people can be uplifting and inspiring! In this home activity, your child will hear a true story of compassion and then set goals to bring compassion to their home and/or community.

Replace the butterfat and sugar of ice cream with the sublime sweetness of a frozen chocolate-covered banana.

Explore history and prepare for backyard battle with this samurai helmet craft.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Crisps are the hidden gem of the homemade dessert world.

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.

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.

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

Salmon is a great source of protein and essential omega 3's, which makes this dish just what the doctor ordered for your growing child.

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.

Have your child create a project that combines the beauty of Japanese cherry blossoms with the eco-friendly fun of a recycled craft.

Use this great no-bake recipe to save energy and keep cool.

Vincent van Gogh painted golden hued pictures of the harvest using bold lines and vibrant color. Your child can explore this style of art using oil pastels.

Your fourth-grader can hone her baking skills with this classic American recipe the whole family will enjoy!

Children build a "Loving Kindness Garden" to represent what they have learned about love, mindfulness, and caring for others in community.

Celebrate Veterans Day with your child by helping them create and send a well-deserving veteran a "thank you" card via the U.S. Veteran's Affairs Department.