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Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year by making your very own lucky pot of (chocolate!) gold in this 3rd grade arts and crafts activity.

Show your fourth grader how to use sequins to create a gorgeous, gold-plated Easter egg.

Grab some rope and a couple of rafts and you're ready to play Rope Rush, an exciting race game for the pool!

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!

Can your third grader catch a leprechaun using a homemade trap? Help her entice these folkloric Irish fairies with gold coins that they simply can't resist.

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.

This kinesthetic game will help your child practice rounding and get the adrenaline rushing!

St. Patrick's Day may be all about the 'luck" of the Irish, but this project encourages your child to share her personal experience with luck.

Craft like the Colombians did in ancient times and make these line drawings out of twine, rope, or yarn.

We're sure your kid already knows that people often wear green on March 17th. This shamrock necklace is the perfect addition to any St. Patrick's Day ensemble.

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

Take a page from Art Nouveau master Gustav Klimt and compose a shining collage.

In this science fair project, learn how a mineral streak is made and how it can help identify an unknown mineral.

Use painted pasta to create your very own ancient Egyptian necklace.

A riff on the classic board game, St. Patrick's Day Snakes and Ladders is a fun game the whole family can enjoy.

Your second grader will get great measuring practice as she helps you make this rich and creamy green dip!

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

In this parts of speech fall scavenger hunt, kids will search for all the hidden leaves, sort them into parts of speech categories, and then practice creating their own sentences using the words they find.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this second grade shamrock tote bag craft.

Using aluminum is a great way to recycle and make some shiny ornaments borrowing from this traditional Mexican art form. Here's an easy kids' activity!

Give your number one dad something that he truly deserves this Father's Day!

A Christmas tree advent calendar will help your child count down the days until the holiday. This craft is a great way to keep your child busy this winter.

Explore history and prepare for backyard battle with this samurai helmet craft.

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.

This Thanksgiving table runner craft isn't just fun and festive, it also helps your child build muscles for hand strength, fine motor skills, and handwriting.

Instead of tossing old school supplies, turn them into a work of art and teach your kids how to find new uses for old things.

Design a colorful leprechaun trap—and make some memories—with this fun St. Patrick's Day craft project!

You and your child can make Easter egg dye with the food coloring that you already have in your cupboard.

Here's an activity to teach your fourth grader how to reflect on her past year and set specific, attainable goals to reach in the New Year.