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All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

Graph are a great way to organize information. Your child will get to practice graphing by creating a bar graph and a pictorial graph of her friend's names.

Does your fifth grader need a study buddy for geometry? Forget about a tutor. Help him make his own geometry dictionary!

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

One way to "trick" your child into getting extra practice with one-step equations is to play a variation of the classic game, tic tac toe.

Practice math and social studies skills with this fun game based on the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

This science fair project teaches you about what makes persimmons so tart and how astringency can be removed by studying the effect of tannins on fruit.

When you're studying the Mayflower, numbers can be an important part of the history...and a great chance to practice elementary math!

This St. Patrick's day, stretch your third grader's social studies and math skills with this fun, cooperative learning game.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

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

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

Analyze this simple betting game with your fourth grade student in order to discuss probability.

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!

Toss playing cards into boxes while you practice addition and multiplication with decimals in this fun, fifth grade math game.

Race to double numbers in this competitive card game. Try one-digit or two-digit numbers, or more!

Play tic-tac-toe and help your kid memorize multiplication facts!

In this activity, your child will get a review of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using classic domino pieces.

Try a new approach to working with variables and equations by playing this tic-tac-toe game with your math student.

Instead of loading up on mayonnaise based potato salad, your child can whip up something healthier: German potato salad!

This entertaining magic trick will 'trick' kids into using math skill to impress their friends!

Exponents can be tricky to learn. Fortunately this game provides plenty of multiplication practice for your math student!

This decimal game is a great way to help your child get familiar with how decimal values work.

Whatever is stacked in your cupboard can be used to help your child learn how to compare fractions and decimals. A great hands-on math lesson!

Make this delicious warm apple bread for Hanukkah.