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Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

This science fair project idea teaches that time always passes at the same rate and nothing we do in our daily life âreallyâ affects how fast it moves.

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

See what's on your child's mind in this colorful, creative exercise.

These Halloween sandwiches are a creepy-crawly treat for a holiday party or an especially scary school lunch. Make these Halloween sandwiches for your child.

Bring a swell of high sea adventure to your own living room with this quick and easy paper sailboat craft!

Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.

This cut-out craft makes an elegant Mother's Day gift.

This fresh take on the classic game of Tic-Tac-Toe will boost your first grader's creativity, fine motor skills, and concept of taking turns.

Get ready for Halloween with a pumpkin mask made from construction paper!

Looking for a cool game to help your first grader learn her 11s? Look no further than this clever one-person card game.

This twist on the same old Hide and Seek is a great weekend or rainy-day activity.

This fall, make a leaf crown that will encourage creative play and your child's interest in the natural world while you help them build fine motor skills.

Button art gets your child to make a pretty silhouette out of buttons. Make button art on Valentine's Day and any craft-filled day you'd like.

Teach your child the meaning of recycle and reuse by repurposing plastic spoons as plant markers for your vegetable garden.

Take a break with a paper bag costume. A great rainy-day art project.

This fun first grade activity will make your child love vegetables (well, racing them anyway). Build a racecar from a zucchini and challenge the whole family!

Create your very own adorable reindeer to keep you company throughout the holiday season.

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

Hanukkah gelt is a festive treat for the Festival of Lights. Make this Hanukkah gelt even more special with chocolate-dipped apricots.

What’s the best part of fall? Pumpkins! Use this easy recipe to help your child make some delicious smelling pumpkin play dough. They can use their math skills to measure and mix and then have hours of fun playing!

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

Allow your first grader to get his artwork outdoors this summer by letting him create a garden art box for his arts and crafts supplies.

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

Introduce learners to the skeletal system and create a budget-friendly Halloween craft with this paper skeleton!

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

Help kids tap into their inner inventor by teaching them how to make peanut butter through trial, error, and lots of taste testing!

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

This project is a vivid, concrete introduction to the basic but important idea that plants need sunlight and water to grow.