Preschool - 5th Grade Activities : Page 80

This school bus is easy to make, and all you need are some common household items.

Toss playing cards into boxes while you practice addition and multiplication with decimals in this fun, fifth grade math game.

Here's an activity to help your child manage their nonfiction reading by focusing on the most important elements of what she's read.

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

In this science fair project, students will create a model of a shoreline, observe erosion and examine how jetties prevent erosion.

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

Who says a party can't be productive? Next time your home is host to a hoard of giggling children, put those creative fingers to use with a party scrapbook!

Invite your fourth grader to celebrate one of four holidays by creating a kid-friendly homemade Menorah, Advent Wreath, Kinara, or Diya!

Here's a creative way to build second grade writing skills this Easter.

This game is a great way to help your child remember the names of shapes. Give it a go and before you know it, your kid will have all her shapes down pat.

Pine cone decorations are fun and festive for the Christmas season. Make pine cone decorations with your child to celebrate the beauty of winter.

This science fair project focuses on a polymer called hydrogel super absorbent crystal which absorbs water, swelling to many times its original size.

What would it be like to be the Cat in the Hat from the famous Dr. Seuss book? This Read Across America project has your 1st grader making his own fun-in-a-box!

Instead of pulling out the usual Easter decorations, have your child transform cupcake liners into mini Easter baskets.

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

Create this homemade slinky snake from recycled materials. It can move and slither about like the real thing!

A great recipe for a Cinco de Mayo party or any fiesta, any time of the year!

This dalmatian costume is simple for expert crafters and novice dog lovers alike. Make a dalmatian costume with your child for Halloween or play time.

Add a flourish of flowers to your dining table with simple and creative sponge art!

Here's an entertaining ball game filled with spins, jumps, and claps to keep your child having fun while you get a moment to yourself.

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

Help your child find a creative way to say "I love you" with this sign language card that she can give to someone special in her life.

While you are waiting for the real stuff, this activity lets your child play in pretend "snow" while practicing reading skills and learning about magnets.

Is your child missing a friend or family member that's away at college, far from home, or in the hospital? This cute gift box says "Wish you were here!"

Here's a homemade bulletin board project to help your fourth grader's school year start off right.

Any St. Patrick's Day celebration is sure to involve mischief, treats, and a whole lot of green. This leprechaun game will add a little learning to the mix.

This Christmas collage lets your child learn shapes, cubist art of Picasso and have fun during the holidays!

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.

Blend homework time with playtime by introducing a cast of colorful characters to the top of your child's pens and pencils.