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Practice of math facts is usually limited to drill sheets and flashcards. But kids are more likely to tune in to math facts if practice is presented as a game!

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

Thermometers are how we measure temperature, and we've all heard the terms "centigrade" and "Fahrenheit" tossed around, but what do they really mean?

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

Blend science and math to explore a very important first grade social studies question: does our planet contain more land or more water?

Teach your fifth grader an important math concept with this quick and simple activity that shows them how to divide whole numbers by fractions.

Store seeds under three different environmental conditions. Plant seeds in carefully marked groups, watch them grow. Compare results.

When your child is itching for a game, consider ditching Hide and Seek in favor of Shape and Seek. Here's how it works:

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.

Science fair project that uses distillation to convert salt water into fresh water.

Gather the neighborhood children together and practice graphing with this backyard tournament!

Your preschooler will not realize she's practicing her counting skills while playing with this interactive cereal abacus!

Your first grader will love telling time while playing this fun game of tag! Ask Captain Midnight for the time, but watch out when his watch says "midnight"!

Use an Elihu Thomson apparatus, also known as a ring launcher, to learn about electromagnetism concepts and the properties of various metals.

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.

In this activity, your child will create a red envelope that can be filled with money to spread good will and ward off evil spirits in the New Year.

Check out this fun science fair project idea to explore fun facts about fruit juices and learn why do juices turn bad in the fridge.

This science fair project idea quantifies exactly how accurate the cricket thermometer is.

This activity will further your child's ability to interpret graphs and apply math skills in a real-world situation.

The garden is the perfect place to practice math and science with preschoolers. Get digging (and counting, sorting, observing at the same time!)

In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

Sorting objects by size, color, shape, or function is an important concept in kindergarten math, and it's the perfect excuse for a little housekeeping!

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

This science fair project investigates how temperature of a room affects the burn rate of a candle.

Making metric conversions is a difficult concept to master. Get in some extra practice by playing this Tic-Tac-Toe game with your learner.

Try this recipe with your child and explore Ethiopia through one of its dietary staples: injera, or flat bread!

Demonstrate the capillary function in plants by adding food coloring to glasses of water. Slice stalks of celery and leafy tops. Compare color of leaves

This experiment will explore the best way to create a perfect soft-boiled egg.

A project to reinforce learning about the layers of the rainforest, rain forest ecosystem, and the greenhouse effect.

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.