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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.

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

This simple sewing activity results in a pair of homemade fleece mittens!

These paper Scandinavian tiles are simple to create, and they make for a beautiful and unique keepsake.

Invite children to create a Fourth of July centerpiece with this simple craft activity!

Be adventurous this Cinco de Mayo and give this simple recipe using pickled nopalitos a try!

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Teach your child how to feed himself in the morning with this simple and delicious breakfast burrito recipe.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

Simple and straightforward, this money math game helps kids practice counting, adding change, and working with decimals.

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

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

Using simple materials, children will create a movement card game that the whole family can play together.

Learning to count change can be tough! Help your child become a master money-counter with this simple game.

Boost creativity with this simple activity where kids make up biographies of people they find in old magazines.

Make these muffin cup spiders from simple baking supplies to surprise your guests and make them jump!

These spooky eyeballs are simple enough for kids to make, and featur carrots, olives and cream cheese for a nutritious nosh.

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Use adorable animal photos from books or magazines to make these simple valentines that can be given to classmates or friends.

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

Inspired by the crispy, crunchy leaves of fall, this fanciful project is simple, easy and completely affordable. Now that's something to be thankful for!

Check out this simple version of a pairs game that's played all over the world. It's a great way to practice estimating and predicting mathematical outcomes.

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

This simple and introductory art project can help propel an interest in art or even bolster your kid's confidence in planning and mapping.

A classic campfire treat comes home with this fun and simple snack. Your child will go bananas for these gooey, delicious, scrumptious banana boats!

This simple Veterans Day craft is a great way to have your kid work on her drawing skills and put her vocabulary to the test too!

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!