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

Take math off the page and into the real world. This simple game gives kindergarten kids hands-on practice with basic addition.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

Show your patriotism on the next great American holiday by making a shooting star spangled banner that's reminiscent of the American flag.

Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.

Craft a patriotic placemat from red, white, and blue construction paper in this festive craft project!

Add a little patriotic flair to your snack table with this 4th of July nachos recipe that's red, white and blue...and healthy to boot!

Getting your treasures from place to place is tough. Help your child with this task by making a denim pouch from recycled blue jeans!

Do something totally unique and new with a pumpkin this year! Practice designing patterns with stripes, zigzags, or geometric shapes. The sky's the limit!

Help young learners discover why catÃs eyes glow in the dark with this simple experiment

Help your young learner discover why the insects that a spider eats stick to its web but the spider doesn't.

Playhouses can be expensive, and they take up so much space. Why not make your own collapsible playhouse instead?

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

It's Thanksgiving, so why not celebrate of the turkey? Let the little ones partake in the turkey fun, without having to do any of the carving.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f

Take your child outside during winter time and have them observe the leafless trees before having them make a watercolor of a tree or trees using masking tape. They’re sure to love their winter tree painting, plus they make lovely decorations in the home!

Introduce your child to preliminary science concepts by challenging them to do this fun and simple cloud observation activity.

Whether the snow is fluffy and soft or icy and hard, a snowman is sure to inspire a smile. No wonder this snowman is so happy—it's made using marshmallows!

Make a slithery snake from paper chains and learn about patterns at the same time.

Introduce your child to the wonders of colorful chemistry with this simple food coloring project.

Practice counting to100 independently with this American flag craft project! 

Kids can celebrate Veterans Day by making a mosaic American flag out of jelly beans in this kindergarten arts and crafts activity.

Want to give craft time a little pop and sizzle? Try this colorful painting craft that uses one of our favorite toys--a Koosh ball!

Create this quick and easy craft with your child, and then let their imagination float free as they write about it!

Celebrate April showers with a springtime arts and crafts activity: make sparkly, shiny raindrops with your kid.

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

Show your child how to make homemade wrapping paper with a twist by using sponge art to create the fabulous designs. Here's how:

Encourage your future voter and current patriot to get in on election fever by making his very own voting button.

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!