5th Grade Activities : Page 31

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.

Washi Ningyo, otherwise known as Japanese paper dolls, make fantastic bookmarks! Encourage your child to read more with this delightful, origami-inspired doll.

Get your creative kid into tasseography! The ancient art of reading tea leaves gets a modern update in this simplified version for youthful fortune tellers!

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

The crust is fun for kids to mix and roll out, and the filling overflows with vitamin and anti-oxidant packed berries!

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

Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.

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

Create tasty and healthy bruschetta the whole family will love and get your child in the kitchen involved in making the food they eat!

In this inspiring activity, children create and perform their very own Reader’s Theater about helping the planet!

Has your junior chef moved beyond chicken nuggets and mac and cheese? Challenge him to create his own brand of infused olive oil.

Keep your clever kid occupied with this tricky grille cipher.

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

The Earth is always providing in so many ways! In this activity, children reflect on how the Earth gives and on their love for the Earth through discussion and letter writing.

Help your aspiring fashion designer give new life to a pair of drab shoes with this colorful craft.

These 3-D snow globe cookies look amazing on any table and will gets kids excited about the upcoming holiday season!

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

In this activity, your child will use mindfulness to practice staying as still as they can. Then, during a freeze dance activity, they will pay attention to the constellation of sensations and feelings throughout parts of their bodies.

Encourage your child to take a page from Bridget Riley and the op art movement, and see if she can create an optical illusion in her artwork.

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.

Here is a nifty science experiment using Epsom salts to make "frost" appear on a piece of glass.

Children will reflect on the importance of performing acts of kindness for the Earth, hear a story about easy ways they can care for the Earth, and set goals to conserve more in their everyday lives.

The elegance of a glitter vase will rival the flowers inside it! Help your child craft this artsy gift as a special gift for a loved one.

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

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