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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.

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

What keeps a an item cooler, polymer crystals or ice? Find out in this cool science experiment!

Your child can turn cookie dough into a big pile of colorful painted fall leaves ready for eating!

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.

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

Get estimating with this spooky activity that asks your young mathematician to rely on their problem-solving skills to figure out how many items they believe are in spooky Halloween jars!

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

Science fair project in which you will examine how crystals are formed by creating your own crystal using charcoal briquettes, salt, and ammonia.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

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

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

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

Any time is the perfect time to whip up a delicious batch of fluffy pumpkin cookies.

How much does 100 weigh? Play this fun guessing game with your child to commemorate the 100th day of school.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

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!

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

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!

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!

How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

This hands-on activity gives your child an opportunity to apply various strategies to solve a problem and to check if his answer makes sense.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

Use this great no-bake recipe to save energy and keep cool.