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In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

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

With this activity, you'll create a family treasure...and reinforce social studies basics while you're at it!

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

Research shows that when we focus on things we are grateful for, we literally rewire our brains to focus on the positive. Help kids experience the joy of gratitude by creating trees that give thanks.

This is a healthy dish that'll bring color to any meal but simple enough that kids of all ages can take the lead in making this delicious Korean dish.

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.

Valentine's Day is a great day to show loved ones how much you appreciate them, and this love bug craft is an adorably simple way to spread the love.

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

Add a Hannukah twist to Chutes and Ladders by using a dreidel as the dice.

This Where the Wild Things Are costume will make your little wild thing look just like Max. This Where the Wild Things Are costume is surprisingly easy to make.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

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

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

No matter the occasion, this flag craft is the perfect way for you child to proudly display her love of the red, white and blue!

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

Try your hand at writing jump rope rhymes by organizing your ideas first, then composing your creation like a poem.

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

Design a colorful leprechaun trap—and make some memories—with this fun St. Patrick's Day craft project!

This project determines what category of person is most likely to be ticklish.

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.

Make sure your child is prepared for Halloween by having him create a stamp-printing that says: "Trick or treat? Smell my feet!"

Help your child gain reading comprehension skills, as well as listening and memory skills with this fun activity that uses his favorite book!

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.

Encourage a spirit of giving and sharing with this meaningful tzedakah box craft project. 

Create a giant octopus from cardboard that holds onto a sea of creatures from its tentacles!

Help your child build emotional awareness by creating a wheel full of pictures that make them feel a certain emotion.

Hearing true stories of compassionate people can be uplifting and inspiring! In this home activity, your child will hear a true story of compassion and then set goals to bring compassion to their home and/or community.

Did you know a mouse eats almost fifty times as much as a cow? Find out how and test out the strange science with your friends!