Preschool - 3rd Grade Activities : Page 62

Boost creativity with this simple activity where kids make up biographies of people they find in old magazines.

In this activity, your child will discover their interests and special talents through performing, writing, and drawing.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

Create a unique gift that is as useful as it is gorgeous by using eggshells, tempera paint and glue.

These decorative vampire bat baskets make for the perfect Halloween party favors, and they're fun for you and your child to make!

Make some fairy tale felt board stories with your child the next time you're looking for a fun activity for a lazy afternoon.

For some good "green" fun, pull out your blender. A spinach smoothie?! You better believe it! And kids will not only slurp it up, they"ll beg for seconds.

Pilgrim hat cookies are tasty Thanksgiving treats. Make marshmallow pilgrim hat cookies with your child to celebrate the Thanksgiving season.

Tracing is a great technique for clearing your mind and relaxing. Help your child learn how to calm themselves down and clear their minds by tracing their hands.

This lucky cake makes the perfect hideout for leprechaun treasure.

Expand your child's geographic awareness with these fun and easy map lessons.

Here's a fun family activity: have your child make a cameo appearance by creating and drawing on their own silhouettes!

Your kindergartener will thoroughly enjoy making this gingerbread man paper chain. This activity is small on cost, but large on imagination!

Show your child how to make homemade wrapping paper with a twist by using sponge art to create the fabulous designs. Here's how:

Find yourself waffling when your kid asks for a new winter craft? Try your hand at this textured snowman art project for a new twist on painting.

A candy ring is perfect for the kid with a sweet tooth and style. Make a sweet candy ring with your child this Valentine's Day.

This craft is a great way to explore the fascinating world of spiders and their webs as you collect spider webs from around your house with your third grader.

This recycled craft makes a great addition to the dress-up box and is a two-in-one activity and party favor for princess-themed birthday parties.

Create a special gift for Mother's or Father's Day using felt, cardstock and buttons to create a memorable frame in the shape of a heart.

Make this easy homemade tie for a great Father's Day gift this year.

Preschoolers get a hands-on lesson about the color wheel in this St. Patrick's Day exploratory painting activity.

Apple slices can turn brown, but when they are coated with lemon juice the acid keeps the apples fresh. Here's how to help your preschooler experiment:

Have fun making recycled paper using scraps of used paper in your home with this hands-on project.

Work with your child's sense of fun by making this interesting snack, where playing with healthy food gets your child eating it

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Here's an arts and crafts activity for your preschool or pre-kindergarten child: make a tubescope out of a cardboard tube and colored and wax paper!

These kid-friendly banana muffins are fun to make, and they pack in the protein with a healthy dose of quinoa added to the mix.

Show your patriotism on the next great American holiday by making a shooting star spangled banner that's reminiscent of the American flag.

Spider crafts help your child get into the Halloween spirit! Make our spider craft, featuring a spider and its web, this October to decorate for Halloween.

Instead of painting a picture of a whale, let your preschooler make their own whale toy using a paper bag and some recycled art supplies.