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This activity will help your child tackle those tricky fraction word problems by way of a hands-on method.

Practice of math facts is usually limited to drill sheets and flashcards. But kids are more likely to tune in to math facts if practice is presented as a game!

Engage your third-grader in this version of the classic game and she will get lots of practice using mental math to solve addition and subtraction problems.

This felt pie craft not only teaches sewing skills, but is a sneaky introduction to elementary math standards like geometry, measurement and estimation.

Help your child construct and author a "sempuyo," a traditional Japanese book with accordion-style pages; she will develop her writing and fine motor skills.

Make your own picture frame! Show your fourth grader how to construct the an adorable, decorative picture frame for her favorite photo.

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

This snowflake garland will bring some winter wonder to your house. Make a sparkling snowflake garland with your child this winter.

Candy cane cookies are a great alternative to traditional candy canes, and your family will have a blast making them over the holidays!

Mocktails are fancy non-alcoholic drinks perfect for celebrations. Make a batch of mocktails for kids and adults alike at your New Year's Eve celebration.

DIY gift tags make any holiday gift more special. Make these DIY gift tags with your child.

Help your kids map the "global footprint" of your family's grocery cart by investigating how far your food travels before landing on your dinner table.

Introduce your child to the concepts of positive and negative space in design with this simple yet striking Valentine's Day art project.

Making holiday jars with your child will fill their heart with cheer! This activity asks your students to get into the holiday or winter spirit by filling a jar with something sweet, like marshmallows or another favorite treat. They can either gift this t

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

A lemonade stand is a great opportunity for your kids to work on their money skills and donate some hard earned money to charity.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

The purpose of this science fair project is to study the properties of sugar and examine individual preferences for sugar and other sweeteners.

Making a freedom kite is a great way to show appreciation on Memorial Day or July 4th, and enjoy the summer sunshine with family.

Celebrate Mexican heritage and inspire creativity in your budding artist with this unique arts and crafts activity.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.

Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.

Craft a durable, three-dimensional Santa boot that looks great as a stocking, gift box, holiday decoration, or table centerpiece.

Create a string of paper jack-o'-lanterns with this simple Halloween paper craft!

This game is a great way to help your child remember the names of shapes. Give it a go and before you know it, your kid will have all her shapes down pat.

Here's an activity that takes fourth grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor.

This craft is a great way to explore the fascinating world of spiders and their webs as you collect spider webs from around your house with your third grader.

Using an empty plastic bottle, your child can create a newfangled version of this African percussion instrument.

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.