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This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

In this activity, your child will practice mindfulness, choose one thing to do in which they can slow down, and reflect on this experience. You can even try slowing down together!

Learn whether writing things down really makes things easier to remember.

Your fourth-grader can hone her baking skills with this classic American recipe the whole family will enjoy!

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

Cool down this summer and stay active, too, with a wet clothes relay! 

Need to cool down on a hot summer night? This gazpacho recipe does the trick.

Prepare for some scary Halloween counting practice! This game encourages players to knock down cylinders and then add to determine their scores.

This science fair project idea explores whether a plastic slinky works as well as a metal slinky when walking it down the stairs.

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.

Instead of piling on jackets and mittens, settle down for an afternoon of paper magic with this three-dimensional snowflake craft.

Demonstrate the properties of pressure and surface tension to explain how water can stay inside an upside down glass using cardboard.

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

Your child will create their very own filigree drawing; twirling, or coiling small strips of lightweight paper around toothpicks and gently gluing them down.

Believe it or not, images that are cast upon your eye's light-sensitive screen (called the retina) are upside down. Here's a fun, fast experiment to prove it!

Tracing is a great technique for clearing your mind and relaxing. Help your child learn how to calm themselves down and clear their minds by tracing their hands.

Looking for an on-the-go game that can be played anywhere, anytime? Put down the hangman and tic-tac-toe. Here's a new one for the whole family!

Thanksgiving is a time to be with loved ones. It's also a time to chow down! Need help in the kitchen? There's no better helper than an avid fourth grader.

A Christmas tree advent calendar will help your child count down the days until the holiday. This craft is a great way to keep your child busy this winter.

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

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.

Physical touch through tapping and hugging can be a wonderful way to regulate emotions. In this social emotional learning activity, your child will explore the power of tapping or hugging to help them calm down and relieve feelings of stress or anxiety.

A St. Patrick's Day staple, corned beef and cabbage is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday and introduce your fourth grader to the kitchen.

Learn to make homemade ketchup with your child and experiment with spices and flavors!

Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make his own magnifier out of a drop of water

Develop your child's hand-eye coordination in a fun and engaging way by challenging her to a game of Drop Catch.

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

Help your child make their next gifting extra special with a handmade gift box.

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.