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This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative.

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious children. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a growing writing activity!

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

Let your kid experiment with textures among fabric and other materials that are smooth, rough, soft, or slippery—and then they'll make a texture book!

This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.

Take a nature walk in your backyard or local park to find one object for every letter of the alphabet. Then put them together in this handy nature book.

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

Help your kindergartener identify and sort eight different kinds of common seeds on this "seed wheel" plate you can use all growing season.

Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

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

Check out this silly game that will put your kid's animal habitat knowledge (and acting skills) to the test.

In this activity, you'll send your kindergartener on a scavenger hunt to find sounds and create a sound recording. Here's how!

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Take a trip to the pet store and then make a scrapbook to help your kindergartener learn the difference between living and non living things!

Plant a mini herb garden and teach your child about science and nature.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

Turn an abstract lesson into a practical craft with the fun and colorful creation of dough earth layers!

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

Science fair project that determines whether landscaping fabric impacts the ability of plants to receive water.

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

Help your child build her very own science laboratory at home for experiments and science projects. This is a quick, easy, and fun educational tool!