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In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

The possibilities are endless with this fun Halloween-themed STEM activity! With simple supplies, your child will experiment, adapt, and use their creativity while they build structures using different specifications.

Using plants and other items from the outdoors and clothing they already own, your kids can dress up as any one of the four seasons or simply as a Garden.

This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

Your child will create an adorable Christmas tree from their footprint and practice counting while decorating their tree with objects of a variety of textures.

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

It's a rare kid who doesn't like a sandbox. Next time you're out digging, build in some earth science, too.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

In this Halloween-themed activity, young learners will find out what happens when they mix two household items together to create a surprising chemical reaction.

Celebrate autumn with a seasonal bash. Welcome the fall with a festive party for your little one and her friends, full of crafts, snacks and fun games.

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

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Introduce your child to the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity by turning a lesson on endangered species into a fun game for the whole family.

In this fun activity, frozen cubes of paint provide your preschooler with a cool new way to paint a masterpiece.

Wreath ornaments decorate your Christmas tree and act as a fun sensory craft for preschoolers. Make wreath ornaments with your child this holiday season.

Learn all about balance and motion as your child designs a corn maze!

Help young learners discover why catÃs eyes glow in the dark with this simple experiment

Create a three-dimensional X-ray of your child's hand in this simple modeling activity. All you need to get started are black paper and drinking straws

Show your preschooler how to construct this very special planter for Mom. It makes a great pick-me-up, and it's easy for kids to make in a flash!