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Your child can now recreate history by building his very own fortified castle.

Car cluttered with old maps now that you've adopted GPS technology? Upcycle them in this fun geography craft.

Kokeshi dolls have been around since the 17th century, and now your child can recreate a piece of Japanese history and culture right at home.

Does electricity move better through thick wires or thin ones? kids will conduct this classic electricity experiment for this science fair project.

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Your child will learn science and make a fun new malleable toy with this balloon sandbag science experiment.

Your child can re-purpose any used (and cleaned) can into a colorful container to hold Dad's pens and pencils on his desk!

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!

Use recycled wrapping paper and an empty bottle to make this beautiful vase for a great indoor activity when it's cold outside.

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

Show your child how and why the microwave works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker.

Looking for a fun summer activity to capture all your vacation memories? Create a summer scrapbook with your child!

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

Inspired by Charles Kaufman's crushed can art, this activity lets kids make their own unique works of art using, you guessed it, crushed cans and paint!

Draw your own beautiful mandala with this easy technique that ensures symmetrical results every time!

Create a DIY Electromagnet! Using a 9v battery to create an electrical field around a nail, students explore electromagnetism in this cool science project idea.

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

April is National Pecan Month! Your child can make a tasty treat and learn more about pecans, which are native to the southern United States!

Nothing beats homemade salsa from scratch! You and your child can concoct a healthy and flavorful condiment to compliment any summer dinner.

Your child can create a special winter headband with the help of some white felt and a length of silver ribbon.

In this activity students first send kindness to themselves and then they send it to others.

Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.

Upcycle an old dress shirt into artsy bow with just a few simple sewing techniques.

Repurpose those plastic shopping bags hiding in your house into a fun and exciting decoration your child can hang in her room!

Your child can explore the wonders of science, and the concept of dehydration, along with creating a healthy and tasty treat!

In this CD hovercraft science project, students will construct their own DIY hovercraft.

This year for Valentine's Day, you and your child can bake up a batch of classic red velvet cupcakes and learn more about the history of this vintage treat.

Perform a special St. Patrick's Day magic trick with this fun craft project! 

Help your child learn healthy eating habits by transforming every kid's favorite food into a healthy, flavorful after-school snack.

Skip store-bought jewelry and show your stylish kid how to make her own beaded bracelets.