3rd - 8th Grade Activities : Page 70

Geometric shapes can often be tough to remember. But, with a little bit of art, imagination, and writing, practicing geometry has never been so much fun!

Instead of piling on jackets and mittens, settle down for an afternoon of paper magic with this three-dimensional snowflake craft.

Your child can cut her way into making a fun collage of mod-style flowers that will dazzle and delight!

Make this delicious coconut cream pie recipe this Kwanzaa, and teach your kids the meaning of this important African-American holiday.

Let your fifth grader get in touch with this inner chef by making these delicious no-bake nanaimo bars--named after a city in Canada.

Don't toss out those old tortillas! Your child can use them to create her own tortilla chips in any flavor she can imagine.

This zombie cake will give your Halloween enthusiast an excuse to lurch and limp around the kitchen. Share this zombie cake with friends and the undead.

A simple science experiment exploring the physics of water pressure that's been amazing people since Medieval times.

Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.

Excite your fourth grader by recreating ancient Viking myths. This miniature longboat will explore the principle of water molecules expanding when heated.

Boost creativity and writing skills by having your child come up with his own Gourmet S'mores recipe!

Amaze your kids by separating a salt and pepper mixture using an "electric spoon" charged with wool.

Creepy, crawly, spooky and even kind of cute! This spider loves school supplies and will do a great job guarding them.

Invite your fifth grader to design a fleet of miniature paddle boats to race in the family bathtub.

In this activity, your child will explore the differences between facts and opinions. Together, you will go on a scavenger hunt in your home and play the role of detectives in search of facts.

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.

In this activity, your child will use two powerful questions to investigate a thought and the truth behind it. They will write and perform a skit using mindfulness and these important questions.

Creating a cloud of bats is a great way for your child to get familiar with the process of folding and cutting. They also make great Halloween decorations!

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

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

Does dough rise faster with unbleached or bleached flour? Investigate in this science fair project idea.

Whip up an extra special treat for your hungry chef with these simple and creative brownie waffles!

Kids conduct a simple birdseed experiment to figure out what kinds of birds live nearby in this fun science activity.

This tried-and-true complexion treatment is a slumber-party staple that many people swear by.

Surprise your child by taking the apple cider from the fridge and transforming it into a wonderful treat!

Make your own menagerie of animals using empty walnut shells

In this activity, your child will learn about the benefits of yoga and will practice different yoga poses. Then, they will teach someone else three poses and explain how yoga can help us find calmness and ease.

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

You and your child will have a blast baking this wonderful spin on a childhood classic, PB n' J cookies. Easy to make, and even easier to enjoy!

Create your very own rubber stamp using rubber bands and cardboard. This is a simple way to create a beautiful design that can be used again and again.