Activities : Page 126

In this activity, create a poem that emerges from the collaboration of parent and teen in the activity of observing, discussing, reading, and writing.

Who remembers their ancient Greek history? Here's a teen-friendly refresher course in the epic poem The Odyssey, as well as SAT vocabulary your teen can use.

Made entirely out of recycled materials, this handmade decoration is a great way to spruce up a dresser, bookshelf, or the living room mantle.

Make a special card with a surprise that jumps out! Simple and inexpensive, it's a snap for little hands to make.

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.

Remind your child of all the things that go bump, bump in the night with a fun post-Halloween activity.

With a few basic art supplies and a little imagination, you can repurpose empty oatmeal containers into a one-of-a-kind Father's Day cookie jar.

This project examines who can jump higher, boys or girls, younger people or older, and how these two factors, gender and age, interact with one another.

A car game for road trips with children.

Music instruments can be expensive. Sidestep steep prices with this art project that uses recycled materials to create a melodious music maker!

This game reinforces the meaning of the term "multiples" and is fast enough to hold the attention of your fourth-grader.

Invite your child to partake in an eco-friendly craft by weaving long twigs into a useful kitchen stand for hot pots and pans.

Upcycle an old dress shirt into artsy bow with just a few simple sewing techniques.

Boost creativity and writing skills by having your child come up with his own Gourmet S'mores recipe!

Your second grader will get great measuring practice as she helps you make this rich and creamy green dip!

A heart ornament is a adorable decoration that shares the love on Valentine's Day. Make a heart ornament with your child this February.

This creamy peanut butter fudge is a great first recipe to get your first or second grader involved with because it doesn't involve any time in the oven!

Create a chunky, textured, tactile giraffe collage that is cute enough to pet! This is a great way to recycle old arts and crafts materials.

Analytical chemists perform chromatography to separate colors into pigments. Test the food coloring used in M&M's and Skittles candy in this fun project!

Time to look at our faces! Are they symmetrical or asymmetrical? Find out in this science fair project idea.

Make a healthy, no-cook salad with some help from your third grade chef - and practice math and measurement while you're at it!

Science fair project that examines the physical features of elephants and butterflies and draws conclusions about their similarities.

Streamline your busy mornings by preparing some delicious Swiss oatmeal the night before.

What is a barycenter? Kids learn how gravity and mass influence the orbit of binary systems like planets and moons or stars and planets in this cool experiment.

Make a fuzzy bear with your kindergartener to build up early reading skills and introduce her to phonics.

Turn leftover puzzle pieces into a one-of-a-kind necklace that's sure to brighten any outfit.

Make your own picture frame! Show your fourth grader how to construct the an adorable, decorative picture frame for her favorite photo.

Teenagers will love the look of this retro lamp and the fascinating process of making it.

Create a dazzling window display with cut stars with this fun first grade holiday activity.

Celebrate National Drum Month in November by using a couple of recycled yogurt cups and making a groovy set of bongos!