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Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

Build a 3d animal cell model with this cool science fair project, which helps kids visualize and understand the function of a cell's parts and organelles.

In this activity, your second grader will design her very own heart map to show what she's really made of.

Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

This activity encourages children to sculpt in free form. The only rule is that they have to build upwards.

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

Help your child score points with a personalized message of her own. All it takes is a set of handmade letter tiles to create some word wall art.

Make beautiful print block art with your kids using recycled materials.

For most kids the fun is in the process, and making a dollhouse out of cardboard boxes is as creative as it gets! Here's how to make your own dollhouse.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to make a tower using paper cups.

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

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!

Help your child rocket off for some high-flying fun with a jet pack you make from recycled materials and a few odds and ends.

Use Martin Luther King, Jr's historical "I Have a Dream Speech" to inspire your child to write down her own dreams.

Celebrate the 100th Day of School by making an amazing sculpture using recycled materials.

This hands-on activity practices skip counting, a key first grade math skill. But it's silly fun!

Build your child's math skills with this 2nd-3rd grade activity. Similar to a carnival toss, this egg carton toss game is sure to provide hours of fun.

Who says you have to buy your toys at the toy store? In this activity, you can plan and build a pretend play city entirely out of recycled materials.

Multiplication facts are a necessary skill, and this board game provides a fun way for your third grader to practice them!

Try adding a splash of color to editing and revising with rainbow editing.

Challenge your learner to a whole new method of storytelling, and improve their fine motor skills in the process.

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

Help your child build ice cream cones as she practices her counting skills

Run, jump, and skip your way to physical fitness as your exercise with dice! It's a perfect party or family game.

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

Boost your child's listening, verbal and teamwork skills with this unique trust game in which one player guides another through a maze using only words.

Forget toy stores! Show your first or second grader how to make a vehicle out of fruit from a neighbor's tree or local farmers' market.

First graders will love practicing addition with this fun math game.