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Looking for activities to show your child the fun side of learning? From science experiments and math games to writing projects and more, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to browse around, or narrow your search by grade and subject area.

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 "Yellow Pages" for a New Neighbor

"Yellow Pages" for a New Neighbor

Here's an activity that takes second grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor...who may just turn out to become a very good friend as well.

Experiment with Sudsy Lemon Science

Experiment with Sudsy Lemon Science

Is it a cleanser? Is it science? Is it magic? Or is it all of the above! Let your second grader discover the answer in this practical, nontoxic kitchen chemistry experiment.

Build a Balloon Powered Car

Build a Balloon Powered Car

In today's "green" conscious world, we are constantly looking at the science behind our sources of energy. Here's an irresistible--and relevant--investigation that your second grade scientist can undertake!

Learn about Life Cycle in a Bowl!

Learn about Life Cycle in a Bowl!

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

Toffee Science!

Toffee Science!

Take some butter, sugar, and a curious fourth grade chef, add some heat on the stove and some scientific principles about the different states of matter--and you can have a delicious batch of Toffee Science on your hands.

Find Out What Makes Popcorn Pop

Find Out What Makes Popcorn Pop

Water can go from solid to liquid to gas, but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out!

Make a Patterned Belt

Make a Patterned Belt

In kindergarten, kids work with patterns - the more the better! Here's a practical piece of clothing you can make with your child that can't help but be fun.

Make a Number Game

Make a Number Game

This game provides your child with the opportunity to create, write, and read numbers. He’ll be using all of these skills in the middle grades, when he uses numbers, decimals, fractions, and percents to describe operations, computations, measurements, and patterns

Play the Number Sentence Game

Play the Number Sentence Game

Playing the Number Sentence Game with your child gives him the opportunity to practice ordering and comparing numbers using symbols. So shuffle the cards and let the game begin! First player to make the most "true" number sentences wins!

Pitch and Hit Data

Pitch and Hit Data

Okay, engaging in a graphing activity may sound ho-hum, but if you use fun data, it changes the picture entirely. Combining an analytical activity, like graphing, with real world experiences shows your child that math is all around him.