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This project determines whether hands-on practice, mental practice, or no practice leads to better shooting of free-throws.

With this hands-on activity, you'll show how fall colors are hidden in the leaf all year long!

Blend art and science in this hands-on activity that shows your kindergartener how primary colors combine to make secondary colors.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

This easy project for little hands uses mushroom spores to make an imprint of the mushroom, and the result is very beautiful.

In this hands-on activity, kids learn what it takes to foster seedlings into full-grown plants, all in a regular old soda bottle!

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

Kids grow sunflower greens from seeds for a hands-on gardening experience in this kindergarten life science activity.

Did you know magnifying glasses are magic? This hands-on activity has kids using magnifying glasses to engage with the world around them and look close to examine what they find.

Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.

Create your very own scented hand sanitizer that will help your child to keep those nasty germs at bay!

Summer is a great time to work on pre-kindergarten skills that will serve your child well in her first year at school, while having some fun in the sun!

When the wind starts blowing, you and your child can plant a sponge garden in the comfort of your own kitchen. Here's how:

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

Your kindergartener will make prints of his favorite fruits and vegetables and learn how to organize and assemble his very own book.

Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

Here is a kindergarten activity that blends art and science by using magnets, paint, and objects found around the house to create a picture.

After completing this fun science project, your child will have a better understanding of plants, and they may even develop a green thumb in the process!

Make an edible play dough with your child to help her develop her sensory and motor skills.

Recycling may be a confusing concept for your little one, so take the time to teach them the magic of compost - right in your own backyard!

Hatch a praying mantis egg case in a homemade habitat with your child's help! This is an amazing experiment in science and nature for kids of any age.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

Science fair project that cultivates slime mold and monitors the stages of its development.

Your child can help your family pet take a breather, and help herself relax, too, with this soothing activity.

Use popcorn in this tasty experiment to explore the five senses at home with your kindergartener!

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

Teach your creative second grader about proportions, animals, and proper cutting methods with cucumber carving.

In this activity, you'll send your kindergartener on a scavenger hunt to find sounds and create a sound recording. Here's how!