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Enjoy this kid-friendly recipe for Irish soda bread, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

For most second graders, a good secret code is just about irresistible. Here's one that builds math facts while you're at it!

Most parents probably wouldn't mind subtracting 8-9 years off their age. Here's a fun third grade subtraction activity that may do just that.

Here's a fun, geometric puzzle activity that will capture your child's interest and strengthen his number awareness and graphing skills.

One way to "trick" your child into getting extra practice with one-step equations is to play a variation of the classic game, tic tac toe.

Recycle old materials to create a fun, brain-teasing maze toy that also strengthens your child's math reasoning skills.

This fun geometry game requires players to use measurement, find perimeter, and draw polygons. It's great for a fourth grade math student!

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

This game is a great way to help your child remember the names of shapes. Give it a go and before you know it, your kid will have all her shapes down pat.

In this fun math activity, second graders will learn to estimate items in a jar! 

If it's Easter, it must be time for egg hunts. But we have to admit, most kids would rather take a bite out of a yummy cupcake than a hard-boiled egg.

Explore the math concept of probability with your fifth grader on "lucky" St. Patrick's day this year!

Get your child excited about measuring with this fun and easy household measurements activity.

Have your child observe, measure and record the amount of space objects occupy, and you'll have an inside space explorer on your hands in no time!

Thanksgiving placemats are a great craft for your kid, and a beautiful addition to the dinner table. Make Thanksgiving placemats with your kid for the holiday.

Check out this simple version of a pairs game that's played all over the world. It's a great way to practice estimating and predicting mathematical outcomes.

Analyze this simple betting game with your fourth grade student in order to discuss probability.

Teach your third grader about the concepts money and purchasing with this "Mock Card Shop" activity.

Turn any sunny summer day into a fun and special occasion by having a watermelon seed spitting contest!

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

Increase your child's confidence in interpreting bar graphs and throw a little candy into the mix to sweeten the learning process.

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

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.

How does salinity affect the point at which water freezes? Kids will find out by performing this cool melting ice experiment.

Make subtraction practice more fun with this outdoor review game that's great for beginning math learners and more advanced!

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

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