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Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

Make a bear cave for your child to play and explore, learning about bears and winter hibernation.

This activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.

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

Use playing cards to learn about temperature as well as positive and negative integers in this fourth grade math game.

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

This cool science fair project teaches kids about temperature, density and buoyancy using balloons that float with normal air. No helium required!

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

These pretzel reindeer cookies are a great holiday recipe for kids to make. Rudolph and the whole gang agree!

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

This pumpkin dessert recipe tastes like pie but looks like a no-bake cookie.

Dinosaurs were huge creatures that left behind huge footprints that lasted for millions of years. In this science fair project, kids learn how dinosaur tracks were left behind!

These handmade Christmas treat cups are perfect for house parties, school celebrations, and holiday bake sales.

This first grade science activity is great for winter! Your child will grow and observe her own amaryllis bulb, keeping a journal of her scientific findings.

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.

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

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

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

Here is an activity that your kids can make for Mother's Day, a garden pot filled with edible "flowers".

This Christmas plate features your child's favorite holiday things through drawings. Make a Christmas plate with your child this holiday season.

Topped with roasted pumpkin, prosciutto, herbs, and feta, these pita pizzas are a healthy, seasonal alternative to your classic pie.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

Hiding protein-rich quinoa and a variety of fresh vegetables, these meatballs are the perfect answer to kid food woes.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!