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Does your child always demand to know why the sky is blue, how the sun moves across the sky, or where wind comes from?

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

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

Engage your children with this fun fall activity that integrates math and science. First, your child will excavate to find leaves. Next, they'll examine them to determine the colors. Then, your child will graph their findings.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!

Light up the sky with this lotus lantern, a perfect way to explore Buddha Day.

Craft a patriotic placemat from red, white, and blue construction paper in this festive craft project!

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!

Do something totally unique and new with a pumpkin this year! Practice designing patterns with stripes, zigzags, or geometric shapes. The sky's the limit!

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.

Instead of buying new sunglasses this summer, why not use recycled materials to make some of your own?

Understanding how a map works is tricky for kids, so why not make it into a fun activity for the whole family?

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

Why would you pay for pricey dolls at the store when your second grader can create and play with her own personalized set?

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

Santa needs all the helpers he can get, so why not create your very own holiday elf to watch over your presents.

Understanding what forgiveness is and why it is important for friendships is a critical life skill. In this home activity, your child will learn about forgiveness and write a forgiveness letter to someone.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Get inspired by the summer skies for a delicious parfait that looks as good as it tastes!

Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f

Everyone has a dream. The hard part is striving to make those dreams come true. Encourage your child to dream big with this easy craft project.

Take your child outside during winter time and have them observe the leafless trees before having them make a watercolor of a tree or trees using masking tape. They’re sure to love their winter tree painting, plus they make lovely decorations in the home!

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

In this social emotional learning activity, kids will reflect on the past goals they've accomplished, then brainstorm new ideas, inventions, or goals they would like to accomplish and make a prototype to help visualize their achievement.

In this activity, your child will explore the differences between facts and opinions. Together, you will go on a scavenger hunt in your home and play the role of detectives in search of facts.

Get kids to celebrate Earth Day by designing their very own junk truck.

Create your own cloud with an activity that will explain how important concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation work.

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.