Activities : Page 187

Children learn about the benefits of mindfulness, teach someone else what they've learned, and create a sand timer to use during mindfulness practice.

Discover whether people can distinguish what a person looks like just by listening to their voice.

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

This activity is a great way to teach kids that, to find examples of science in action, they donât need to look any further than their own backyard.

If you're looking for a fun and easy way to remember your friends, a themed photo shoot is the way to go.

Get in the spirit of Christmas by creating Santa's favorite helpers, the elves!

Foster your high schooler's passion for her favorite topic and bolster reading and writing skills by helping her create this self-published zine!

Research optical illusions and human auras. Understand why the probable cause of perception is mach bands.

Here are three easy, budget-friendly ways to preserve your child's work and precious memories without filling up the attic.

Crisps are the hidden gem of the homemade dessert world.

Explore the neural and mental mechanisms at play in mental imagery.

Will people still feel hungry once they eliminate grains from their meal? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Find out if most people can distinguish the difference between tones on different instruments.

Salmonella and E.coli are common food contaminates. This experiment measures the time it takes for E.coli and Salmonella to reach hazardous levels in fish.

Let your imaginative kid pretend she's a mermaid as she dives into her food with some charming kelp utensils!

Keep your clever kid occupied with this tricky grille cipher.

This science fair project idea determines what factors influence an individual's reaction time using a web-based timed reaction test.

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

Understanding how good friends can have a positive effect on our lives is important in all stages of life! In this activity, children will write create a "Want Ad for a Friend" and will list all of the characteristics that are most important in a friend.

In this science fair project, students examine how the flow rate in a stream affects the growth of aquatic plants.

Craft a durable, three-dimensional Santa boot that looks great as a stocking, gift box, holiday decoration, or table centerpiece.

One of the most important parts of any Christmas tree is what's on top. This year, have your child make an angel that'll put the finishing touch on your tree!

The scientific purpose of this experiment is to investigate which material is the best packaging for fragile items during shipping.

This science fair project idea determines how your body responds to allergies.

Coffee filter snowflakes are an easy winter craft and a good way to involve children of all ages in holiday decorating.

In this activity, you'll find out an easy way to make your own pretend potato -- out of an old pair of stockings!

Here's a list of suggestions for parents on how to whet your child's political appetite.

This is a great activity for when the kids get a little stir crazy. It works indoors or out.

Here's one way to recycle: turn a tuna can into a mini barbecue and teach your child the power of resourcefulness!