5th and 6th Grade Activities : Page 31

Kokeshi dolls have been around since the 17th century, and now your child can recreate a piece of Japanese history and culture right at home.

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

Bake domino cookies and spark your child's interest in traditional games. This baking activity is great for 5th-6th grade children.

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

New Year's Eve invitations are festive and easy for kids to make. Create a set of New Year's Eve invitations to invite guests to your home this December 31.

Our baked French toast recipe is particularly tasty on a chilly winter morning. Make our baked French toast recipe with your child to teach them about measuring.

This gluten free stuffing matches the distinctive nuttiness of quinoa with the tart sweetness of dried cherries.

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

Understanding how to make positive choices about where to put our money and time is a valuable lesson us all! Children strengthen their responsible decision-making skills by learning about consumerism and its effects on society and the environment.

This science fair project idea explores whether it is easier to balance on a narrow ledge or on a rope.

What can you do with hair after its cut? This science project teaches you practical uses for human hair.

Next time your fifth grader's in the mood for a tasty treat, try whipping up some homemade drop scones!

Invite your kid to decorate your family's ordinary coffee mugs with brightly colored beaded rings!

Turn any sunny summer day into a fun and special occasion by having a watermelon seed spitting contest!

Increase your child's confidence in interpreting bar graphs and throw a little candy into the mix to sweeten the learning process.

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

This tricky building block challenge asks your learner to think creatively. They will work on their divergent thinking skills as they try to fill up an index card perfectly with building bricks.

This science fair project idea examines the distance a person travels on an average day and to relate that to an understanding of the size of the Earth.

Introduce your budding chef to a traditional Irish dish this St. Patrick's Day by making Irish lamb stew, a fantastic one-pot meal the whole family can enjoy.

Make this delectable custard, meringue, and graham cracker pie will give your fifth grader practice with measurement and get him interested in the kitchen.

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.

Create a scented surprise for mom on Mother's Day! Make a pillowcase potpourri filled with dried lavender.

Does your child love sushi? How about creating something a little different with these avocado sushi bites that have a little cucumber too!

Use a recycling project to hone your childâs sewing skills and clean up her art supplies when she turns the leg of an old pair of jeans into a storage basket.

Keep your clever kid occupied with this tricky grille cipher.

Petanque, a traditional French lawn game, is a wonderful activity to entertain groups of kids and help them learn a little bit about other cultures.

Salmon is a great source of protein and essential omega 3's, which makes this dish just what the doctor ordered for your growing child.

Use this great no-bake recipe to save energy and keep cool.

Find out whether cast iron or regular teflon pans heat up faster and also retain their heat longer.

In this activity, your child will experience multitasking, then mindfulness and compare the two in terms of productivity and calmness.