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Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

Help your child use recycled materials, a little imagination and some writing skills to build his very own recycled creature.

Write a letter to Santa and bring back the lost art of letter writing. Learn how to write a carefully crafted wishlist using proper letter form.

Transform a simple menu into a work of art! Let your child unleash her inner artist on tonight's menu for a beautiful display that the whole family can enjoy.

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

This variation of Duck, Duck, Goose is played in pairs, which means a lot more activity for participants!

Spark your childâs interest in epic fantasy tales with this ferocious dragon craft.

Paper bag reindeer are perfect for handing out holiday goodies in style. Make a paper bag reindeer with your child this Christmas season.

In this activity, your child will prepare for the first night of Passover by creating her own Seder plate.

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

The purpose of this science fair project is to explore whether UV light passes through some colors and not others by looking at blue, red, purple, and clear.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

Redecorate the smart way -- pillow covers are a fast, fun and easy craft that can transform a room with an artsy punch of color.

Children will discuss what it means to have healthy friendships and create a unique friendship painting that illustrates the qualities of good friends.

Zombie cupcakes are baked goods that look as if they've been pulled fresh from a skull. Make zombie cupcakes this Halloween.

Run, jump, and skip your way to physical fitness as your exercise with dice! It's a perfect party or family game.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

Here are four chocolate bark ideas to prepare with your kids that everyone will love.

Diwali is a holiday celebrated in many Asian Pacific countries the world over. Make this delicious Indian treat with your child to celebrate the holiday.

This nutcracker soldier won't crack any nuts, but he will hide candies. Make a nutcracker soldier with your child this Christmas and have a cracking good time.

These kid-friendly banana muffins are fun to make, and they pack in the protein with a healthy dose of quinoa added to the mix.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will hear the story Zoo Zen: A Yoga Story for Kids, learn the benefits of yoga, and create their own yoga sequence to teach someone else.

Now you can have baby chicks around any time of year, with this simple egg carton craft idea.

In this activity, your child will write and draw about a time when they acted in ways that illustrated responsibility, kindness, or integrity. They will also reflect on what it felt like to have control over their choices and behaviors.

In this lesson, your child will watch a video on restorative justice, and together you will come up with ways your family can use restorative justice at home.

Help Mother's Day feel special for weeks and months ahead, while giving your child some good writing practice, too.

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.

What could be more fun than doing sidewalk art? How about making your own colored sidewalk chalk!