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This footwear-focused activity introduces fractions as part of a set and it's the perfect way to generate excitement about fraction concepts.

Review fractions with your budding mathematician when you play this fun, educational math board game.

Don't despair if numerators and denominators seem like a bore to your child. This colorful collage is sure to show him the brighter side of fractions.

Make fractions easy for your child to understand by incorporating their discussion and practice into meals and cooking that you two participate in together.

Compare fractions in this two-player math game. The objective of the games is to work together to determine who has created the largest fraction.

Introduce your fourth or fifth grader to volume by having him build rectangular prisms, and then count each sugar cube to check his volume calculations.

Forget model kits! Promote creativity by having your child construct a dinosaur model using marshmallows and toothpicks.

This activity will help your child tackle those tricky fraction word problems by way of a hands-on method.

In this activity, your child will reflect on one role model in their life or research one historical figure that has displayed perseverance. Then, they will create a slideshow presentation or poster that defines and illustrates perseverance.

Your fourth grader will gain valuable fraction practice as he mixes up a savory spice rub for your family's barbeque master!

Take the pain out of parts by disguising your third grader's fraction lessons as baking with these pumpkin breakfast muffins complete with ghostly marshmallows!

Figuring out fractions can be a challenge! But with this game your child will become more comfortable converting fractions after only a little practice.

Turn learning fractions into a pizza party in this fun second grade math game.

In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

Check out this cool science fair project idea that models the behavior of the cold desert plants: xerophytes and halophytes.

Add simple fractions in this fun math card game for second graders. This game is very similar to Blackjack, or 21, but it's entirely kid friendly!

Whatever is stacked in your cupboard can be used to help your child learn how to compare fractions and decimals. A great hands-on math lesson!

Tackle both boredom and mathematics with this inventive arts and craft project!

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

This felt pie craft not only teaches sewing skills, but is a sneaky introduction to elementary math standards like geometry, measurement and estimation.

A heart hug can brighten up any dreary Valentine's Day. Give a friend a heart hug with this fun holiday craft.

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

Homemade dog treats are fun to make and delicious for your household pet. Make homemade dog treats to create personal Christmas gifts for dogs.

Parents can help their children at home by using a dialogue journal to model good writing.

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

Redecorate the smart way -- pillow covers are a fast, fun and easy craft that can transform a room with an artsy punch of color.

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

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.