Activities : Page 186

Hearing true stories of compassionate people can be uplifting and inspiring! In this home activity, your child will hear a true story of compassion and then set goals to bring compassion to their home and/or community.

Guessing is more than pure fun, it's also a key part of kindergarten math. Here's a fun way to bring estimation to the breakfast table.

Replace the butterfat and sugar of ice cream with the sublime sweetness of a frozen chocolate-covered banana.

Whether you're teaching your kid about this important cultural art form or simply looking for a fun project, sandpainting is a fun activity you'll both enjoy.

Explore history and prepare for backyard battle with this samurai helmet craft.

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

In this activity, you and your child will practice taking a movement or calming break during homework or when feeling tired. Then, your child will write about and draw what the experience was like for them.

In the mood for a little lighthearted magic? Make your own chi chi sticks, inspired by the divination tools of ancient Chinese fortune tellers.

Determine whether people can actually taste the difference between âhealthyâ cookies and the traditional version.

Teach your kindergartener a little about Mexican culture by giving him a festive, no-cook lesson in how to make "aguas frescas," or seasonal fruit drinks.

Does your child dream of walking among the dinosaurs? Now he can get a little closer to his dream...with a pair of homemade dinosaur feet!

See what's on your child's mind in this colorful, creative exercise.

Give your high schooler some guidance by helping her find someone to shadow for a day--a great way to find out more about an interesting career.

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

Ready for a game that's mostly about strategy with a little luck thrown in for good measure? Make math fact practice exciting and start rolling the dice!

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

In this experiment, you will evaluate whether or not a diet that is supplemented with "brain-enhancing" foods can help improve memory.

The pottery technique of coiling may be old, but it's probably new to your kid! Make coil pots with your preschooler throw in a little cultural lesson too!

The objective of this science fair project is to observe the properties of friction and apply this knowledge to search for a near-frictionless surface.

What IS That Thing? is a game for kids of all ages that uses scrap paper and junk from around the house! A great way to recycle, reduce, and reuse.

Come take off your shoes and explore with your feet. Your child will embark on a barefoot adventure as he plays with different textures.

Calaveras means "skulls" in Spanish, and in Mexico, skulls are brightly decorated to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.

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

If you're short on time but want to find a creative way to decorate your Halloween table, try this spooky party favor mug with matching napkin rings.

Does your kid love animals, especially wild ones like tigers and bears? With this fun and easy project your child can craft his own animal puppets and go wild!

In this activity, students will draw a picture of the things they like to listen to at home using their superpower sense of mindful listening.

Practice problem solving skills with your kindergarten or first grade student in this fun connect-the-dots game!

Use a recycling project to hone your childâs sewing skills and clean up her art supplies when she turns the leg of an old pair of jeans into a storage basket.

Help your tween un-clutter her room with this fun project! Recycle and old pair of jeans and make an organizer to hang on the wall.