3rd and 4th Grade Activities : Page 45

Make a personalized pillowcase for your third grader with his old-fashioned silhouette image. You won't be able to find these in stores!

This science fair project uses paper chromatography to investigate whether black, brown, orange, and purple are pure colors or mixtures of other colors.

Your fourth grader will improve her hand-eye coordination making catnip mice, and you'll finally have a use for all those mate-less socks in the laundry room!

Cook up some spooky ghost toast for all your little ghouls and goblins this Halloween!

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year by making your very own lucky pot of (chocolate!) gold in this 3rd grade arts and crafts activity.

Help your child learn healthy eating habits by transforming every kid's favorite food into a healthy, flavorful after-school snack.

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

A package of memory wire and some beads are all that your artist needs to make a bracelet. The challenge will be to come up with a design inspired by autumn.

This activity will give your child a chance to practice threading a needle, and she'll end up with a fun and unique hair band!

On St. Patrick's Day, bond with your child over a delicious dish with potatoes as the focal point.

Make English grammar fun with this engaging card game! Play a few rounds after a lesson on tenses to help students review what they have learned.

Nature is so generous to us all. How often do we reflect and thank nature? In this activity, children will engage with the classic story, The Giving Tree, and actively practice gratitude in nature for trees and all that trees do for us!

Popcorn pops get a Valentine's Day twist with pink popcorn and a red candy center. Make popcorn pops as a special treat for Valentine's Day or any day.

Invite your third grader to do taste test science to observe how a strawberry tastes when it is paired with various condiments. The results may be surprising!

In this activity, your child will discover their interests and special talents through performing, writing, and drawing.

In this activity, your child will explore techniques that support patience and learn to practice mindfulness when waiting.

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

A twist on the gingerbread house, this train is made with graham crackers, icing, and candy decorations. A great 2nd-3rd grade holiday arts and crafts activity.

Unlike other seed sprouting projects, this one allows kids to compare five different sprouts (either 5 herbs or 5 flowers) by watching them grow in a glove.

Using lessons from Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, help your child implement kindness and compassion into their interactions with others.

Instead of heading to the mall to replace worn-out clothes, hold a crafting session by patching up the rips and tears with some stylishly-shaped patches.

Music is all around us. Bring some melody into your home with a hand-crafted door harp.

The words of great thinkers throughout the ages have changed the course of history. Have your kid find an inspiring quote and create a work of art around it.

Has your child ever told you he wants to travel the world and meet new people? Why not keep track of his future travel plans with some fun footprint art.

Teach your kids about entropy with this fun, easy exercise, and teach your money to dance while you're at it!

Get your little traveler ready for a âround-the-world adventure! Kids will get a geography lesson, writing practice and a great appreciation for traveling.

You can try this simple activity with your third grader to get him thinking about the real world math you use everyday.

Celebrate Hanukkah the old-fashioned way with an oil lantern. This craft is a perfect opportunity to teach your child the history of this special holiday.