4th and 5th Grade Activities : Page 35

Show your teen how to live green by transforming old CD cases into drawer dividers and help her get organized in the process.

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.

Using low-tech supplies and a little extra ingenuity you can help your fourth grader create this unique, heartfelt Valentine card.

This quick and easy pasta dish is loaded with sweet grape tomatoes and vitamin-packed red pepper pesto.

Race to create an equation in this game will help your child and his opponents get creative with addition, subtraction and multiplication.

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

This paper mache snowman is a unique winter craft for kids. Use this paper mache snowman to show your child the wonders of this three-dimensional art form.

Valentine cookies are a classroom staple on Valentine's Day. Make a batch of delicious valentine cookies with your child this February.

In this activity, your child will practice taking on the perspective of others and will generate ideas for conflict resolution at home.

This activity challenges your student to use spatial reasoning and computational thinking to program multiple robots.

Create a silhouetted Halloween candle holder with this upcycled activity!

As school starts, there's no better time to get your kid off to a fresh, fun, organized start. Here's a desk craft for style-minded students!

Here's a hands-on activity that helps your child understand the concept of "circumference."

Create a paper jack-o'-lantern from upcycled paper bags and newspapers with this fun Halloween craft project!

Help your child create a mosaic mirror frame that's a bit modern and a bit vintage at the same time. All she needs are a dollar store frame and an old CD!

Give your daughter a neat project to hold the earrings or other small items that are taking over her dresser top.

The objective of this science fair project is to set up a compost bin to convert food scraps and organic waste.

Spiders may be creepy, crawly and sometimes frightening, but not this little fella. He's fun to make and sure will cause a lot of giggling!

Try turning the evening ritual of asking about your kid's school day into a challenging game that consists of twenty questions.

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

Is your fifth grader trying overnight camp this summer? If so, prepare your child for writing a letter home with this activity!

Your child can transform a triangle of felt into a colorful and motivating pennant sharing all her favorite characteristics and traits.

Give your child an introduction to food preservation by making and canning your own yummy, homemade pasta sauce!

This arts and crafts project isn't just full of creativity, it's got a lot to teach kids about world cultures as well.

You won't miss the gluten in these pancakes! These delicious and nutritious flap jacks will make a fabulous addition to any breakfast table, gluten free or not!

Nothing says Father's Day like a brand new necktie. Much tastier than fabric ties, these sweet baked versions are the perfect gift for Dad.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

What does a raindrop look like when it splashes on the ground? Is each raindrop unique like snowflakes? Find out how raindrop size varies in this experiment.

Cook up a batch of monster blood this Halloween to add gory details to vampires, zombies, werewolves and more.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.