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This sponge relay game is the perfect way to cool off and to keep kids' minds sharp this summer.

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

This homemade keepsake book is a great project for your fifth grader to make for someone special this holiday season!

Be careful what you wish for... Centered around The Monkey's Paw, by W.W. Jacobs, this writing activity encourages your child to consider consequences.

Say thanks this Thanksgiving by surprising a friend, a teacher or a grandparent with this paper plate turkey which doubles as a festive wall hanging.

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

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

This fun science fair project idea helps students learn how acid rains are formed and explore how acid rain damages the environment.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.

Help your fourth grader affirm her place in the family and in the march of recent history with this family album project.

The objective of this science fair project is to test the growth rate of a plan in a crystal medium in comparison to traditional soil.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

With this activity, you'll create a family treasure...and reinforce social studies basics while you're at it!

The objective of this science fair project is to set up a compost bin to convert food scraps and organic waste.

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

Observe corn seed germination to learn about dicots and monocots and how plants grow from seeds to seedlings to full-grown plants!

What heats up fasterâwater or soil? 5th grade students test the specific heat of water against the specific heat of sand in this great science fair project.

What is surface tension? Kids will discover how water-skating insects use surface tension to keep from sinking by making a model water walker.

Before your next family getaway, make a set of picture/word vocabulary cards together. These cards will build your child's language and comprehension skills.

Practice third and fourth grade measurement skills and make a practical holiday gift in the process!

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

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

Here's an activity to encourage your young artist to read. Invite your child to visualize directions on colors, numbers, and shapes to create cool pictures!

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

In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.

This activity will inspire adults and kids alike to take time to explore the beauty in their community and discover the colors of fall while developing their descriptive and creative writing skills!

Engage your children with this fun fall activity that integrates math and science. First, your child will excavate to find leaves. Next, they'll examine them to determine the colors. Then, your child will graph their findings.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.