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Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

This measurement activity uses feet to compare objects, but not the ones found on rulers and measuring sticks...the feet on your child's own body!

This activity will help your child tackle those tricky fraction word problems by way of a hands-on method.

Develop your kindergartener's fine motor skills while tracing shadows on a sunny day with this fun kindergarten activity.

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

Promote the well-being of your first or second grader's mind and body by teaching him some beginning yoga poses and techniques.

Make your own picture frame! Show your fourth grader how to construct the an adorable, decorative picture frame for her favorite photo.

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

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

Give your third grader a head start in language arts by teaching her an alliteration lesson with this Santa Claus-themed writing project.

Kids entranced by Little House on the Prairie? This popsicle stick "log cabin" is a great introduction to pioneer history.

Mocktails are fancy non-alcoholic drinks perfect for celebrations. Make a batch of mocktails for kids and adults alike at your New Year's Eve celebration.

What could be more fun than doing sidewalk art? How about making your own colored sidewalk chalk!

You and your fourth grader can pay homage to the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver, Canada, by baking up a batch of maple leaf pancakes!

Plant a mini herb garden and teach your child about science and nature.

This science fair project idea examines the distance a person travels on an average day and to relate that to an understanding of the size of the Earth.

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

Here's a writing activity that helps young learners explore an ant's perspective...and practice writing, too!

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

Is your third grader bombing around on a bike these days? Here's a way to put all that fun time together with some math learning, too.

Perform a special St. Patrick's Day magic trick with this fun craft project! 

Make a tooth care poster with your kindergartener to help her understand how important it is to take care of those growing pearly whites!

Science fair project that helps you better understand density by comparing the relative densities of cans of Coke and Diet Coke.

Put your kid in charge of her own survey! She'll poll her relatives and friends, collect information, and then create a colorful chart to display her findings.

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

Keep school day sniffles at bay with a simple felt tissue cozy that fits neatly in a 3-ring binder.

Help your first grader make a coin bank that builds connections to early reading and math. And build good saving habits, too!

Is your child learning to write the alphabet correctly? In this "kinesthetic" activity, use movement and art to help your child with letter-writing.

Here's a science activity to help your child investigate how seeds are designed to travel.

The next time your child decides he needs to press restart on his wardrobe, don't ship his clothes off to Goodwill so fast.