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This simple and fun project introduces kids to the art of pottery and offers them a glimpse into how ancient peoples created the very first Neolithic pottery.

Enhance fourth-grade measurement making skills and social studies learning with this stitching project.

A homemade lava lamp gives any room a retro flair. Find out how to make a homemade lava lamp, and learn some science too, with this educational activity.

Learning to identify prime numbers can be tricky. But this fun card game can make memorizing some basic prime numbers a breeze.

Movement activities are crucial for developing minds and bodies. Animal movements, in particular, encourage children to think about their own body mechanics in comparison with animals they may have observed.

Sure, your kid may already be a Picasso with a paintbrush, but even fancy artists need a new challenge.

Is it magic? No...it's the amazing, gravity-defying capillary action experiment! Kids will love this dramatic and enlightening science fair project.

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

Don't shell out the money for a new pair of kicks! Help your second grader add some charm to her shoelaces with fabric dye.

Teach your young academic about counting and clocks with a tasty treat!

You and your child will have a blast baking this wonderful spin on a childhood classic, PB n' J cookies. Easy to make, and even easier to enjoy!

Take a look at this oogly-googly eye Halloween craft! Have your child tweak the design to learn about balance and counterbalance with this crazy-eyed creature.

Contrary to popular belief, peanut butter and jelly can be served any time of day. Promote PB&J to breakfast with these tasty pancakes.

Transform a brown paper grocery bag into a hat in this arts and crafts activity!

Help your third grader make the Scoop 'N Catch--a great choice for a fun and inexpensive afternoon.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

Looking for an on-the-go game that can be played anywhere, anytime? Put down the hangman and tic-tac-toe. Here's a new one for the whole family!

Looking for a way to channel your spring fever? Create a beautiful spring centerpiece with your child!

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

April is National Pecan Month! Your child can make a tasty treat and learn more about pecans, which are native to the southern United States!

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

Here's a fun holiday activity that will have you and your child singing, laughing, and using a thesaurus!

Classic meatloaf gets a healthy update with quinoa in place of breadcrumbs.

Layer images and handprint owls to create a Halloween painting!

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

Cut out lots of geometric snowflakes and use them for creating colorful snowflake prints perfect for decorating any home this winter season!

Try this fun math card game with your third grader to practice division, addition, and problem solving!

Looking for an elegant cookie that won't give you a sugar rush? This traditional Italian biscotti cookie is twice baked, making it twice as good!

Show your second grader how to celebrate nature by turning some collected pencil shavings into miniature 3-D designs.

Learn to solve a crime scene investigation using an important forensics tool: oblique lighting.