Preschool - 5th Grade Activities : Page 70

Is your kid indecisive about what he wants to be when he grows up? Instead of concentrating on just one dream, encourage him to explore the possibilities.

Create colorful paintings using the turntable on an old record player, and help your child experiment with color and movement!

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

Create a fun fall leaf rubbing with your child to explore shapes and textures this fall.

Serve up this pretend play activity to your preschooler to give her counting skills a healthy boost.

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

Re-purpose an old glass bottle into a cute vase using a few pieces of felt and a little imagination.

Raspberry hot chocolate is a sweat treat for your young valentine. Pink and delicious, this raspberry hot chocolate makes the perfect Valentine's Day drink.

In these three games, children work on letter recognition skills with the help of some tape, music, and a few stuffed animal friends.

This measurement activity uses feet to compare objects, but not the ones found on rulers and measuring sticks...the feet on your child's own body!

Winter is a great time to build a friendly snowman! Turn regular modeling clay into a glittery snowy surprise.

Duct tape doesn't only fix household problems, it also fixes the "I'm bored"s in this art activity.

Conduct a simple experiment with your child to study how dirt tracks change as they age in this 1st grade science activity.

This science fair project idea investigates the hardness property of minerals.

Make a "magic dough" using only flour, water and food coloring and have the kids guess what color appears.

A thankful turkey helps your child think about on the things that he's thankful for. Make this turkey craft with your child for Thanksgiving.

Rid your family of that pile of old Christmas cards once and for all! Show your child how to create a nifty 8-sided ornament using his favorite holiday images.

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

How do people move pianos and heavy furniture into tall buildings? Show your kids some pulley potential with this simple household exercise!

Before your treat your child (and yourself!) to a yummy snack, help her learn a little about Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion!

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

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.

Big hoop earrings are popular and itâs no wonder why; they are light, airy and tons of fun! Help your child make a pair of hoop earrings that is all her own.

These homemade Valentine's Day cards offer a heartfelt greeting for a special friend. Our homemade Valentine's Day cards feature hearts and a funny message.

By using a tapestry needle, double-sided tape and a stitch guide, this activity helps make sewing more accessible to a beginner.

Encourage your child to practice skip counting by turning number patterns into this fun and interactive game of catch.

Celebrate the 100th Day of School by making a collage frame that can showcase your childâs favorite piece of art.

Before your next family getaway, make a set of picture/word vocabulary cards together. These cards will build your child's language and comprehension skills.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.