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This science fair project idea discovers if an artificial light source will yield the same plant health and growth rates as light from the sun.

With nothing more than a flat open space and some lively kids, you can reinforce key concepts of punctuation while having lots of healthy laughs.

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

A new twist on the game of charades will inspire your first grader to look at her favorite books in a whole new light.

Help you child create an inspirational quote board out of foam that will motivate her to produce her best work and maintain a positive attitude.

I see fun in your future! Your child will love making homemade Popsicles and creating jokes or fortunes to write on the Popsicle sticks.

Here's a delightful kindergarten project that will boost your child's reading and writing skills--and make for a happy time on a rainy day, too.

Help your child learn more about the military by having him create a portrait of a soldier and write a short summary about why that soldier is important.

Make this creative "story cartoon" tray to help your first grader build reading comprehension skills while having a hilarious time!

Create your very own "stained glass" flower, the perfect gift for mom this Mother's Day!

Parents can help their children at home by using a dialogue journal to model good writing.

Your child will love making this adorable clover clock that will help him learn how to tell time.

If your child's paragraphs need to transition from out-of-order to organized and smooth, try this simple, real-life activity.

You've probably played the game "I Spy." It's perfect for long car rides. But with a little tweaking, the game can also help kids practice syllables.

Your fourth grader will get their mind working with this simple "Chanukah" anagram game. They will hone their language and spelling skills with this one!

Plan a family dinner based on the "Little House" books, and encourage reading in the household!

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

If your child enjoys drawing, here's a fun way to learn about compound words that uses art as a visual aid.

Inspire a love for the written word by creating an illustrated nature poetry book with your kids.

Have a bookworm on your hands? They'll boost their spelling and problem solving skills with this Oulipo activity re-writing lyrics to beloved Christmas songs!

Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Do this fun writing activity with your child to honor Black History Month.

If you can make a list, you can write a poem! Get your child to practice their writing and expression with a list poem.

Here's a fun writing activity that will turn a Saturday trip to the local zoo into an all-out creativity bonanza.

Design a special recipe book just for mom. Kid-made and packed with recipes for some of mom's favorite dishes, it's sure to be a hit on Mother's Day.

Compound words get easier if kids can spot two smaller words that they already know inside. Add some fun to the process with this card game!

Help your first grader gain new reading skills in this fun, homemade phonics game that the whole family can enjoy!

New readers need to develop a "bank" of words they can read by sight. Hate flashcards? Consider this fresh way to practice sight words to perfection...Bingo!