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Invite your fifth grader to design a fleet of miniature paddle boats to race in the family bathtub.

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.

Make learning how to calculate surface area easy and fun using this simple hands-on approach.

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

This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen his ability to work with and interpret data in various forms.

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.

Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.

Challenge your fourth grader to try to recreate the geography of her state using just flour, salt, and water.

Get inspired by nature and use recycled materials to create unforgettable pencil holders in time for the back to school season.

Make this fluffy, fun feather pin as a unique fashion statement or a trendy gift for a lucky recipient.

Kids will get a kick out of shopping for discounted "kicks" with this creative math game that focuses on percentages.

A Valentine's Day pop-up card is the perfect way to show your love on February 14th. Get creative with a fun 3-D paper art project.

Encourage your child to help make dinner special this holiday season! If your child is loves to help in the kitchen, this is a great activity. They will build mini-penguins to enjoy while waiting for dinner!

Try a fun painting activity this Valentine's Day with your child. He can design abstract art and learn about color theory in an easy way!

Encourage your child to make a Chinese scroll painting as part of his world history or art studies, or just to pass the time on a weekend.

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

Build second and third grade writing skills by using pictures to help kids "see" how to use details in their stories.

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

This easy paper craft looks like the ancient Moai sculptures of Easter Island.

Make English grammar fun with this engaging card game! Play a few rounds after a lesson on tenses to help students review what they have learned.

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.

If your fifth grader has a voracious appetite for reading, she'll be surprised to see many books she has devoured. Show her how to make a "100 Books" chart!

Fall in love with Cupid this Valentine's Day, specifically an adorable paper version of the classic Roman god!

Prepare your child for winter with a fake igloo and a list of cozy and chilly vocabulary words.