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This activity is a great starting point for practicing mental math because it is quick, easy and involves only simple addition facts.

Choose a design that is as simple or as intricate as you like and create a stencil that you can use over and over again.

Create a beautiful piece of pottery by hand using a few simple ingredients, and learn about the Native American Acoma tribe while doing it!

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

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

Budding bakers can explore the excitement of the kitchen without fear of cuts or hot ovens by making these super simple and tasty cookies.

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

You can try this simple activity with your third grader to get him thinking about the real world math you use everyday.

Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. Your young detective can make his own tiny looking glass. It's simple to make!

Your fourth grader will get their mind working with this simple "Chanukah" anagram game. They will hone their language and spelling skills with this one!

Gymnosperms are coniferous trees that reproduces using pine cones to spread seeds. Check out this simple pine cone experiment to learn about the process!

What is it about a Slinky that causes it to walk down the steps? This simple experiment is a perfect illustration of both gravity and momentum.

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!

This simple way to help your child understand story problems begins as a quick activity and turns into a study tool for years to come!

Help your fourth grader make a homemade recipe book that's eye-catching, simple to construct and perfect for holding all of her favorite recipes!

Create your very own rubber stamp using rubber bands and cardboard. This is a simple way to create a beautiful design that can be used again and again.

Show your child how to write a diamante poem, which makes use of a simple structure and results in a diamond-shaped poem.

If you love the look of yarn but aren't in the mood for complicated knitting or crocheting, have your child create simple and beautiful yarn letters.

In this simple circular motion experiment, you'll observe tangential velocity and learn about how acceleration and centripetal force affect an object.

Here's a simple activity to reinforce your fourth grader's study of her home state and help her make a pretty keepsake.

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

Give your child some simple craft supplies and see what happens in this heartwarming and artistic contribution to the Seder table this year.

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

Practice math facts with your third grader was never so simple! This activity makes addition, subtraction, multiplication, and even division a lot more fun!

Young chefs can easily make this simple soup, perfect for a brisk fall day. Along with being very flavorful, it makes a perfect pre-dinner appetizer or lunch!

Don't throw that Sunday paper away just yet! If you've got a kid who thinks she's "too old" for crafts, introduce her to beautifully simple newspaper flowers.

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.