Activities : Page 142

Here's a silly game that uses nursery rhymes to introduce a big concept in first grade reading and writing: learning about nouns and verbs.

This project will explore whether people are emotionally susceptible to suggestions of both humor and sorrow.

Introduce your kid to abstract art with this painting activity. It's the perfect way to engage a kinesthetic learner and spark an interest in art history!

Re-use old plastic food containers to create these uniquely beautiful stepping stones to embed in your backyard!

This entertaining magic trick will 'trick' kids into using math skill to impress their friends!

Help your child apply his math skills the next time you cook a family meal similar to one you'd buy at a restaurant.

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

Want to make number skills second nature to your preschooler? Try these cheerful, "sunny" number flash cards!

Try this simple preschool arts and crafts activity: make a plaster of Paris sculpture in a plastic sandwich bag!

Boost your child's imagination and creativity by having her design her own deck of trading cards.

Check out this fun science fair project idea to explore fun facts about fruit juices and learn why do juices turn bad in the fridge.

This easy painting activity feels magical, especially when you use it for a secret message.

This experiment investigates if stress alters body temperature.

Even for expert writers, this part of the college application process can be tough. Here's writing activity that will get your teen ready to tackle the task!

In this activity, your child will watch a video about empathy and practice speaking to someone with empathy. They will also discuss how empathy supports living in a community with others.

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

Encourage your child to take ownership of a plant by creating a care plan and following it over the course of a couple of weeks.

This bookmark is a helpful tool to use during and after reading to remind your child of "good reader" strategies that she can use on her own.

Picking words out can be tricky. In this early reading activity, your child will place letter markers on a grid to make words appear out of the jumble.

This hands-on activity gets first grade kids brainstorming about what needs change in the world, and how they can help.

Kids often ask, "how tall am I?" This science fair project seeks to determine how well kids can guess their own heights.

This experiment evaluates whether there is a relationship between grade point average (GPA) and dating status.

Kids learn how to prevent erosion by growing grass. They'll test soil with grass against raw soil in this revealing science fair project idea for 4th grade.

This dalmatian costume is simple for expert crafters and novice dog lovers alike. Make a dalmatian costume with your child for Halloween or play time.

Is it possible to trick the forces of nature that make your bubbles round to create a square bubble?

Science fair project in which you will start a fire from scratch without using matches or a lighter.

Recycle all those old puzzles with missing pieces into a cute and easy puzzle piece tree.

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

Check out this fun science project idea to measure the amount of vitamin C in ripe, half-ripe, unripe and stored oranges.

This experiment will explore the best way to create a perfect soft-boiled egg.