Activities : Page 189

In this social emotional learning activity, kids will reflect on the past goals they've accomplished, then brainstorm new ideas, inventions, or goals they would like to accomplish and make a prototype to help visualize their achievement.

This science fair project explores whether musicians are better than non-musicians at distinguishing and understanding speech in noisy environments

Check out this science project idea that will have your kid investigate how dots (also known as pixels) are used to create digital photographs.

Say vi-she-SWAH. It's time for some comfort food, French style. Cook this classic French soup with your child on a cool winter day.

Create clear sound shakers so your preschooler can observe and compare the different sounds that objects make!

Kindergarten algebra is a lot different than high school. In kindergarten math, algebra means grouping like things, or noticing what doesn't belong in a set.

Recruit a grandparent, pen pal, or far-off friend and get ready to engage your child in some old-fashioned communication, with a new twist.

Popcorn bracelets are a fun, easy activity that will engage children who will eat as they play.

This Halloween, have your child create a ghoulish bat treat keeper. While crafting he'll learn the basic components of sculpture.

This science project challenges high school students to study the linguistic evolution of text messaging.

Have your little cowpoke design and decorate a vest that's perfect for combating the elements on the harsh Western plains.

Introduce your fifth grader to the irresistible fun of string art with this letter project!

Celebrate Read Across America Day with your kindergartener by playing an alphabet balloon volley game inspired by "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back" by Dr. Seuss.

Create tasty and healthy bruschetta the whole family will love and get your child in the kitchen involved in making the food they eat!

Is your kid all bent out of shape? Try out some trendy dog yoga, or "doga," with your pet dog!

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

Staying close to home doesn't mean you can't get moving! Use this fun challenge activity to encourage your child to move their body in new ways while testing their endurance!

This fun middle school science fair project idea helps student discover the concepts behind deep sea diving and how Cartesian divers work.

Problem-solving skills can be practiced and strengthened over time with puzzles such as Tangrams! In this activity, your child will discuss problem-solving strategies and practice using these strategies with Tangram puzzles.

In this activity, your child will explore the differences between facts and opinions. Together, you will go on a scavenger hunt in your home and play the role of detectives in search of facts.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

Understanding what forgiveness is and why it is important for friendships is a critical life skill. In this home activity, your child will learn about forgiveness and write a forgiveness letter to someone.

Study emulsifiers and learn how they are used in food science, medicine, soaps and cosmetics. Identify which materials are created using an emulsifier.

The crust is fun for kids to mix and roll out, and the filling overflows with vitamin and anti-oxidant packed berries!

Create origami claws that can transform your child into a bird, cat, or other clawed creature.

This experiment will use computers to examine how the famous Mandelbrot set can be manipulated in fractals.

Here's a math, science, and social studies activity: help your kindergartener become a "coin archaeologist" by examining how different coins look and feel.

In this lesson, your child will watch a video on restorative justice, and together you will come up with ways your family can use restorative justice at home.

Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.

Children will reflect on the importance of performing acts of kindness for the Earth, hear a story about easy ways they can care for the Earth, and set goals to conserve more in their everyday lives.