Introduce your fifth grader to the irresistible fun of string art with this letter project!

Instead of loading up on mayonnaise based potato salad, your child can whip up something healthier: German potato salad!

Here's a fun car game for you: Blind Distance. Blind Distance is a great way to bond with your child and teacher her about depth perception at the same time.

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

Most of us are familiar with haiku, but the tanka is an even older form of Japanese poetry. Learn to write a tanka poem with this activity.

Combine your creative fifth grader's love of nature, art and poetry with leaf printing!

This science fair project idea explores whether color affects a person's emotional state.

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.

Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace that's not only stylish, but also tells a story.

Nothing beats homemade salsa from scratch! You and your child can concoct a healthy and flavorful condiment to compliment any summer dinner.

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.

In this real-world exercise about the Teal Pumpkin Project, your child will create a persuasive poster to spread the word about the project in the hopes of convincing people to offer non-food trinkets this Halloween season.

Add a little sparkle and shine to your Christmas or Easter decorations: make a charming blown egg ornament in this fourth grade arts and crafts activity.

Take play-dough to the next level with this homemade recipe, adding surprising ingredients perfect for summer!

This Santa Lucia crown is a beautiful craft for your child during the holiday season. Wear a Santa Lucia crown on St. Lucy's Day, December 13th.

Here's an activity that takes fourth grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor.

Your child's journal should be as unique as she is. Help her transform a simple notebook into a personalized piece of art.

Kids learn about surrealism as they cut out items from magazines and combine them to create their own piece of surrealistic juxtaposition.

Few architectural features are as recognizable as the Russian onion dome. In this project, your kid will recreate the striking beauty of this roof-top marvel.

If it's Easter, it must be time for egg hunts. But we have to admit, most kids would rather take a bite out of a yummy cupcake than a hard-boiled egg.

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

If there's a special person in your fourth grader's life, show him how to create this beautiful photo frame luminary as an extra special Valentine's Day gift!

Give your style star a creative fashion boost with artsy chopsticks she can decorate and wear!

Make a poodle skirt for a creative sewing project with your child that will also be a blast from the past!

Save the tiny tiles from the iconic board game and reuse them as a statement of scholarly style by making them into a crafty piece of jewelry.

At your next Valentine's Day celebration, your fifth grader can show family and friends she loves them with some fresh, fruity drinks--made from scratch!

Your child will have a unique vacation memento with this glass bottle art project sure to capture great memories!

Physical touch through tapping and hugging can be a wonderful way to regulate emotions. In this social emotional learning activity, your child will explore the power of tapping or hugging to help them calm down and relieve feelings of stress or anxiety.

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.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.