4th and 5th Grade Activities : Page 39

Make some cool hearts that are sure to brighten anyone's Valentine's Day. This project is a opportunity to play with overlapping shapes and show your love!

This science fair project idea measures the growth of bread dough and finds out how long it takes for the dough to stop rising.

The next time your child decides he needs to press restart on his wardrobe, don't ship his clothes off to Goodwill so fast.

Let your imaginative child "ghost write" the life (and afterlife) story of a made-up phantom.

In this activity, your child will take a walk outside, listen to the silence in between sounds, and draw what the experience was like for them.

Have your child make a giant red poppy out of tissue paper in remembrance of the brave soldiers who served, especially those who died serving their countries.

You and your fourth grader can pay homage to the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver, Canada, by baking up a batch of maple leaf pancakes!

Turn your leftover cranberry dressing into a sweet, rich bread with this holiday recipe.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

Similar to fried rice, this quick fix scramble uses leftover quinoa and vegetables.

Here's a game your child is sure to love playing with her friends: French Cricket. Just grab a baseball bat and a tennis ball, and you're set.

These kid-approved chicken strips are not only easy to make and quick cooking, they're also gluten-free.

Spider cupcakes are creepy-crawly treats that are perfect for Halloween. These spider cupcakes make for a great Halloween party treat.

This easy paper craft looks like the ancient Moai sculptures of Easter Island.

Classic meatloaf gets a healthy update with quinoa in place of breadcrumbs.

Here's an activity that has your teenager or child upcycling empty cereal boxes to create a handy, one-of-a-kind notebook holder to keep her space organized.

Celebrate the holidays by making farolitos, paper lanterns with elaborate designs and historical roots.

Shrimp are dredged in sweet rice flour and shredded coconut and baked till they're crisp and golden.

Nothing warms a wintry afternoon like a warm bowl of soup - especially when it's homemade!

Be an inspector detective for a day in this fun mystery game that puts your child's powers of observation to the test. Perfect for a party or group gathering.

Along with being an interesting science activity, dehydrated strawberries are also tasty â and healthy!

Firefly flash tag is a great way to get your kids outdoors and running around during the dog days (or nights) of summer.

This homemade keepsake book is a great project for your fifth grader to make for someone special this holiday season!

Keep your clever kid occupied with this tricky grille cipher.

Show your fourth grader how to design and print his own chop, a Chinese "signature" of sorts that uses calligraphic characters or motifs.

This school year, have your child decorate his very own clip board and watch him do his homework in style!

Total alkalinity and pH personal care products are controlled to prevent skin irritation. Learn more about basic and acidic substances in this science project.

Dress up a plain old pen with this pretty craft that's great for back-to-school time.

Help your kid pack her lunch in style with a recycled show box redesigned as a zombie survival kit.

Introduce your fifth grader (and friends) to a unique Jewish tradition by paying homage to the Maccabiah games by engaging them in their own makeshift games!