Activities : Page 137

Taking a moment to pause, feel our breath, and to notice the things around us can support a heightened sense of focus and can bring kind attention to the present moment and to tasks at-hand. In this activity, your child will practice the STOP method and

Make this paper chain calendar and give your child a visual reminder of the passing of time.

Children will practice mindfulness through a short guided practice, reflect on the practices that support peace, and then will build a "peace garden."

Your preteen will learn about computer parts and how to handle them as she uses an outdated computer to make a totally in-style bracelet!

This science fair project idea examines if there is a reason that musical notes are at the pitches they are.

Your first grader will love this addition challenge! Roll dice and keep a running total as you try to achieve the highest score.

Help your child observe Veterans Day by having him create a paper chain American flag; it's a fun and crafty way to show your patriotism.

These paper Scandinavian tiles are simple to create, and they make for a beautiful and unique keepsake.

Devise list of randomly chosen words, test how many words volunteers can remember. Compare results of adults and children. Which have better memories?

This no-sew Christmas stocking helps you celebrate the holiday, without the added fuss or cost. Make a no-sew Christmas stocking this holiday season.

Nothing is more wonderfully rich than a chocolate truffle. Help your child make a batch shaped like eggs to share with family and friends this Easter.

Give your third grader's reading and writing skills a stretch: have her create a Care Manual for your pet the next time your family goes away.

This fill-in-the-blanks game is a little like Mad Libs, but for emerging writers. Get ready for some silly sentences!

This candle centerpiece will add a special holiday glow to your dinner table. Make a candle centerpiece with your child this holiday season.

Learn how to count in Spanish. Your child will practice her numbers and build her reading skills while learning a bit about Latino culture along the way.

Help your daughter organize all of her barrettes with this fun and colorful activity!

Encourage your fourth grader to develop their critical thinking and critical writing skills with this Critics' Choice movie booklet for your family.

Kids have permission to get messy (just a little bit!) as they create a decorative candy cane mosaic from red and white handprints.

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

This cut-out craft makes an elegant Mother's Day gift.

Test the idea that people who wear glasses tend to be more educated. True or false?

The objective of this science project is to investigate why NASA has been using aerogel for the Stardust Project for collecting gas and dust from comets.

Have your kid practice completing number patterns and then create her own patterns on the wings of a butterfly with this delightfully simple paper project.

Made to humorously resemble reindeer droppings, these simple to make and yummy to eat holiday desserts are destined to become a family favorite.

Try making your own conch planter in this decorative shell.

This science fair project idea examines reptile behavior and to determine whether reptiles are more active during warmer temperatures.

With this fun craft activity, your child can design and "make" his own money, for use as currency and math practice at home.

Explore the positive and negative shapes of a piece of fruit or a vegetable by doing a contour cut-out drawing.