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Let your kid try his hand at engineering as he builds and tests two different structures made out of rolled newspaper. Which one is the strongest?

Show your child the solar system and let them explore the stars and space by creating a painting. It's a fun and easy way capture your child's imagination.

Physical touch through tapping and hugging can be a wonderful way to regulate emotions. In this social emotional learning activity, your child will explore the power of tapping or hugging to help them calm down and relieve feelings of stress or anxiety.

In this fun science project your child will get practice following directions and getting messy as they learn all about slime!

Leadership is a word that can hold many meanings. In this activity, your child will define the word "leadership," learn more about a leader they admire, and reflect on their leadership. Finally, your child will reflect on how they too are a leader!

Our breath can be a helpful tool to connect with a sense of peace and calm. In this home activity, your child will practice counting breaths, hear poems about nature and mindfulness, and write their own poem.

Help your preschooler practice tying knots and bows by making a chain of chocolate kisses in this sweet Valentine's Day arts and crafts activity.

Instead of heading to the mall to replace worn-out clothes, hold a crafting session by patching up the rips and tears with some stylishly-shaped patches.

Wake up and create a fun, healthy snowman with your learner! As a family, create a snowman on your plate with yogurt, add some snowman accessories, and design a snowy environment.

Hone your middle schooler's step-by-step thinking and technical writing ability with this instruction booklet for beginners.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

Craft this leprechaun hat-covered jar, brimming with St. Patrick's Day charm!

On Read Across America Day, challenge your kindergartener to a balancing act inspired by the mischievous star of "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss.

Show your third grader how to string together a pretty, decorative harp.

Let your fifth grader craft a gleaming green shamrock pin for himself or a friend this St. Patrick's Day!

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

Science fair project that studies how the brain transforms man-made symbols into meaningful concepts.

Is there any correlation between hot tubs and high blood pressure? Kids discover the answer (and its biological basis) in this cool science fair project.

This three-part debate book is designed to hold two conflicting points of view on an issue that concerns you, along with possible solutions.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.

Explore the neural and mental mechanisms at play in mental imagery.

What if the shape of the Earth weren't spherical? How does its shape affect our gravity, climate, and tides? Model these questions in this cool project!

Here's how you and your teen can stage your own formal debateâbeyond arguing why chores are unethical! Formal debates improve teens' critical thinking skills.

Science fair project that compares the relative carbon dioxide concentrations of various gases, including different types of vehicle emissions.

What is vegetative reproduction? Find out how you can clone plants and regrow cabbage from a stem in this cool experiment!

How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.

How is NASA able to launch something into orbit around the Earth? Learn about the relationship between gravity, speed, and orbit in space in this cool project!

Explore concepts in current and coltage with these Van de Graaff generator experiments.