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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.

Instead of loading up on mayonnaise based potato salad, your child can whip up something healthier: German potato salad!

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

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

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

Have your child construct his own Christmas tree from construction paper while cutting, overlapping and measuring to create an adorable modern design.

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

Make this delicious warm apple bread for Hanukkah.

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

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

Time is an abstract concept that's difficult to grasp. But waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven on Thanksgiving is a concretely yummy experience.

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!

Use familiar household items and decorations to turn estimation into a fun game!

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

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

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

Making metric conversions is a difficult concept to master. Get in some extra practice by playing this Tic-Tac-Toe game with your learner.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

These delicious Easter Basket Cupcakes are a simple, creative holiday treat. These cupcakes sit in waffle bowls with festive coconut grass and jellybean eggs.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

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

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.

Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?

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!