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In this art project, eight petals of a flower are painted in watercolor paint using different techniques, colors, and patterns.

Take your child outside during winter time and have them observe the leafless trees before having them make a watercolor of a tree or trees using masking tape. They’re sure to love their winter tree painting, plus they make lovely decorations in the home!

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

In this activity, your child will learn about a style of gardening that uses moss, also called "kokedama."

Trying to find sums of groups of multiples is a great way to practice your addition. Be sure to double check your work. If you clear all of the cards, you win!

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

Introduce your second grader to a fun Mexican custom by showing her how to make papel picado, a beautiful creation of cut-out tissue paper.

Dress up a plain old pen with this pretty craft that's great for back-to-school time.

Make ancient Egypt come alive by showing kids how to make their own mini sarcophagus out of a shoe box.

Encourage a spirit of giving and sharing with this meaningful tzedakah box craft project. 

Peppermint creams capture the minty taste of the holiday season. Make peppermint creams with your second grader for a sweet treat or homemade holiday gift.

Show your fourth grader how to design and print his own chop, a Chinese "signature" of sorts that uses calligraphic characters or motifs.

Few architectural features are as recognizable as the Russian onion dome. In this project, your kid will recreate the striking beauty of this roof-top marvel.

Make a seed bomb and let your junior guerilla gardener spread flowers far and wide.

The next time your kid asks, "What's for dinner?" reply, "Dinosaur Bones!" Of course, you don't mean actual bones; just tasty breadstick bones!

Help your child show Dad how super he is by making this homemade superhero shirt.

Inspired by the children's book, Charlotte's Web by E.B. White, this card brings the spunky spider Charlotte to life!

Decorate your porch or backyard with this unique fall craft!

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

Your child can use colorful construction paper to make an easy paper basket to hold some of his special things!

Your kid will delight in creating an extraterrestrial vehicle from goods found around the house. There's no telling where her imagination will go!

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

Being sick stinks! Help make being achy a little easier by helping your child craft a comforting hot water bottle doll out of fabric, googly eyes, and ribbon.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

Ready for a game that's mostly about strategy with a little luck thrown in for good measure? Make math fact practice exciting and start rolling the dice!

What better way to remember the achievements of past U.S. Presidents than with a game of memory!

Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!