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How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

Before Twitter, birds were the ones tweeting, not humans. Have your child discover the magical sounds of nature while recording birds around his neighborhood!

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

Transfer your child's artwork onto clothing using an iron-on transfer. It's easier than it sounds, and your child will love wearing his artwork!

In this activity, your child will learn and practice mindfulness by using their senses to focus on one thing at a time.

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

In this activity, your child will hear a story and practice mindful breathing. They will paint a picture that reminds them to bring mindfulness and kindness to their puppy mind.

Play hopscotch with numbers, but also with letters, to get kids ready for reading.

Learn how to be a bird scientist in this simple project of watching feathered friends in their habitat.

Help your first grade reader master those letter blends like "ch" and "sh" with this memorable and hilarious beanbag toss game.

Here are two fun, rhythmic jump rope chants to help your first grader learn the days of the week, practice reading skills, and stay fit!

Our breath can be a helpful tool to connect with a sense of peace and calm. In this home activity, your child will practice counting breaths, hear poems about nature and mindfulness, and write their own poem.

Make a phonics paper egg to help your child build up his reading and writing skills.

Your first grader will improve her fine motor skills as she designs her own drum set with recycled household objects and art supplies!

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

Help your first grade reader become an expert in "sh," "ch," and "th" words with this fun, homemade game.

Use a basic tape recorder and some favorite books to help your first grader read smoothly--and make someone's day in the process!

Here's a fun activity to reinforce simple short and long vowel words for your first grader.

Whatever the season, celebrate greenery and growth by helping your child study some delightful spring words.

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

Combine kids' love of scavenger hunts with consonant blends to create a fun game that's perfect for everything from birthday parties to rainy days at home.

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

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious children. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a growing writing activity!

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

Check out this silly game that will put your kid's animal habitat knowledge (and acting skills) to the test.

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

On Father's Day, delight Dad--and stretch your early reader, too!--with this adorable ABC book of "Fun with Dad."

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

Try this simple activity to stimulate some very complex thinking with your first grader to develop those all-important reading and comprehension skills.