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This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot navigate around several obstacles.

Ringing a quiet bell is also a great way to support focus and bring kids into the present moment so they can be aware of what they are experiencing inside.

Celebrate Earth Day, or any day, by recycling an old CD and make a colorful, decorative fish!

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

Kokeshi dolls have been around since the 17th century, and now your child can recreate a piece of Japanese history and culture right at home.

Create your own set of alphabet blocks: you can make just a few or all 26.

In this activity, your child will consider the meaning of "culture" and what comprises their family's culture. They will draw pictures of aspects of their family's culture, then choose an aspect of it to explore further.

Study the physical and chemical changes that make hair curl or straighten. Study ingredients, function of chemicals like thioglycolic acid.

Enjoy making these no bake cookies with the kids and teach them important lessons in early math skills.

What is biodiversity? Kids will study different areas of their backyards to see which is the most diverse to learn about biodiversity and random sampling.

Meet Medusa, a terrifying, spine-tingling monster -- and the inspiration for your child's latest colorful art project!

This science fair project researches the most effective method to cut an onion and stay tear-free.

Kids go wild over this colorful and tasty recipe that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day: make green mashed potatoes loaded with healthy vegetables.

Which do you prefer: real or artificial? Try this sweet little taste experiment to help your kids develop a better awareness of the food they consume.

Enjoy the beautiful outdoors and indulge in a colorful game of I Spy while you're at it! It's just as fun as classic I Spy but twice as educational.

In this activity, your child will learn the benefits of positive thinking. They will write positive statements about themselves and create a gratitude board.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will hear the story Zoo Zen: A Yoga Story for Kids, learn the benefits of yoga, and create their own yoga sequence to teach someone else.

Show your child that the simplest ingredients (salt and water) can be used to illustrate the concept of density!

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

This experiment investigates whether there are certain sounds that affect men and women differently

Introduce your budding chef to a traditional Irish dish this St. Patrick's Day by making Irish lamb stew, a fantastic one-pot meal the whole family can enjoy.

Teach your fourth grader how to craft her own decorative felt eggs, a perfect way to symbolize spring and new beginnings!

What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.

Discover whether cheap saline solution bottle cleans and disinfects just as well as more expensive kinds formulated with different ingredients.

This science fair project idea explores how far the average human can see.

This experiment examines whether storing your orange juice at different temperatures affects its acidity.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore the relationship between pulse rate and blood pressure in healthy people.

Give your child a glimpse of how another set of students approach reading by teaching him how the blind use braille.

Your preschooler will master this quick and easy apple pizza recipe in no time! Bread, butter, cheese, and apples make a healthy alternative to greasy pizza.