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Challenge your preschooler to a game of shape match-up--an entertaining way to boost her observational ability.

The objective of this science experiment is to evaluate the affects of high and low heat capacity on a material's heat retention ability.

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

Shamrock Stamps are a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Simple and symmetrical, this symbol of Irish culture is the perfect shape for prints.

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

Instead of loading up on mayonnaise based potato salad, your child can whip up something healthier: German potato salad!

Examine the connection between temperature and chemiluminescence.

Test whether cutting up meats will make it cook faster than just cooking it whole.

Any time is the perfect time to whip up a delicious batch of fluffy pumpkin cookies.

Find out whether cast iron or regular teflon pans heat up faster and also retain their heat longer.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Dig up some dinos while promoting curiosity and sensory skills in this hands-on activity that will have your child searching for prehistoric treasure!

The purpose of this science fair project is to investigate whether cooking seeds before planting will speed up germination and growth.

If your Father's Day festivities include meeting up with extended family, why not put all the dads to the test with a chili cook-off?

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

This science project challenges students to take learned information about weather and climate control and apply it to come up with creative ideas of their own.

Try this fun garden graphing project with your kindergartener this summer to give him a leg up in math and science while spending some valuable time outdoors!

Let your preschooler create something cute while making something delicious to eat: create bread sculptures, or shapes of bread dough!

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

Have your child observe, measure and record the amount of space objects occupy, and you'll have an inside space explorer on your hands in no time!

The goal of this golf science fair science fair project is to determine whether the temperature of a golf ball affects its elasticity and its rebound.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

Have your child construct his own Christmas tree from construction paper while cutting, overlapping and measuring to create an adorable modern design.

These pretzel reindeer cookies are a great holiday recipe for kids to make. Rudolph and the whole gang agree!

This cookie dough handles like molding clay, but also makes delicious cookies. Use this activity to strengthen your child's alphabet skills.

This activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.