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Turn any sunny summer day into a fun and special occasion by having a watermelon seed spitting contest!

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

Enjoy this kid-friendly recipe for Irish soda bread, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

Any time is the perfect time to whip up a delicious batch of fluffy pumpkin cookies.

How much does 100 weigh? Play this fun guessing game with your child to commemorate the 100th day of school.

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

These handmade Christmas treat cups are perfect for house parties, school celebrations, and holiday bake sales.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

A food groups plate shows your child what category her foods belong in. Make a food groups plate with your child before dinnertime.

How many steps long is the hallway? Kids put their graph-making skills to work as they make a step map of their own house.

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

Whatever is stacked in your cupboard can be used to help your child learn how to compare fractions and decimals. A great hands-on math lesson!

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!

How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

This hands-on activity gives your child an opportunity to apply various strategies to solve a problem and to check if his answer makes sense.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

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

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

Use this great no-bake recipe to save energy and keep cool.

Want a fun way to teach your kid to tell time? Making a plate clock is a great way for him to learn how to tell time in a way he'll actually find exciting.

Help your child learn science and math skills like sorting, sequencing, and ordering while taking a nature walk and collecting and collaging leaves.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.