Preschool - 8th Grade Activities : Page 28

One way to "trick" your child into getting extra practice with one-step equations is to play a variation of the classic game, tic tac toe.

Choose a design that is as simple or as intricate as you like and create a stencil that you can use over and over again.

Use simple materials to build a "worm hotel" with your kindergarten soil scientist...and see what worms really do all day.

Learn how to make onigiri, a popular Japanese snack.

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

Will increasing the amount of salt in water effect how slow or fast the water freezes?

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

Practice conversions within the metric system in this fun math card game for third graders.

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

Make this easy composting dessert and then enjoy the yummy results!

Make a poster with your child about what she wants to be when she grows up, while helping her practice her writing, researching, and artistic skills.

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

Any decent Halloween celebration isn't complete without a cat. Even though this cat has an arched back to look as if it's hissing, it's still cute!

This entertaining magic trick will 'trick' kids into using math skill to impress their friends!

When the wind starts blowing, you and your child can plant a sponge garden in the comfort of your own kitchen. Here's how:

Capture a bit of magic with these mesmerizing ice balloons!

Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.

Keep your boiled breakfast egg cozy and warm on Easter morning with a bright chick egg topper. This craft can also double as a puppet!

This little bumble bee is the perfect springtime party table decoration and is great practice for pattern-making, folding and cutting.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

Have your kid try his hand at mood charades. It's a great way to promote social development and hone reading comprehension skills, not to mention tons of fun!

A strong vocabulary helps your little one with all school subjects. With this scrambled words game, they won't mind brushing up on vocab and learning new words.

This easy at-home experiment is a great way to "see" science.

Celebrate Irish history and culture this St. Patrick's Day by making a miniature version of the Blarney Stone!

Draw some educational value out of a summer stocked full of adventures!

Learn how to make fairy wings with these easy instructions. See how to make fairy wings for Halloween or dress-up time.

This science fair idea examines hydrogel superabsorbent polymer crystals. They can absorb 500 times their weight in water. Can they absorb other liquids too?

Turn a boring lunch bag into a personalized suburban house. Your child will look forward to his lunch when he has the coolest bag house on the block!