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In this math and science activity, help your middleschooler learn about proportion and measurement with just her shadow and a tape measure!

Here's a Halloween, math activity: have your preschooler or pre-kindergartener carve shapes into a Jack-O-Lantern face and boost her shape recognition skills.

Sure, angles can be confusing. Here's a fun activity to brush up your child's knowledge of these geometry essentials.

Make the prehistoric monsters of the past seem a bit more real with a craft that brings the chill of the Ice Age to life!

Firefly flash tag is a great way to get your kids outdoors and running around during the dog days (or nights) of summer.

How goofy can your first grader get? Show her how to use balloons and yarn to craft a collection of silly faces!

You don't need a garden to enjoy flowers. This first grade activity let's you make a lovely bouquet for Valentine's Day

Winter is a great time to build a friendly snowman! Turn regular modeling clay into a glittery snowy surprise.

Your child can help your family pet take a breather, and help herself relax, too, with this soothing activity.

This beaded wind chime is fun to make and it gets kids experimenting with patterns, a key kindergarten math skill.

2nd graders with some weaving experience can turn a gallon milk jug and plastic grocery bags into a functional basket.

Get started on an ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos with this easy edible sugar skull project.

Peppermint creams capture the minty taste of the holiday season. Make peppermint creams with your second grader for a sweet treat or homemade holiday gift.

Does your child have trouble holding a pencil? Is writing an excruciating task? The key is to build up those hand muscles! This water relay race can help.

These kid-approved chicken strips are not only easy to make and quick cooking, they're also gluten-free.

Kugel is a traditional Jewish side dish made for special celebrations, which can be either savory or sweet.

It's a rare kid who doesn't like a sandbox. Next time you're out digging, build in some earth science, too.

Your child can transform plain yogurt into a healthy and tasty treat the whole family will love! She'll learn more about baking as well as how yogurt is made.

This easy Halloween-themed science experiment for first-graders is perfect for chilly October afternoons or great as a Halloween party activity.

Use popcorn in this tasty experiment to explore the five senses at home with your kindergartener!

Help your child create a mosaic mirror frame that's a bit modern and a bit vintage at the same time. All she needs are a dollar store frame and an old CD!

Nothing warms a wintry afternoon like a warm bowl of soup - especially when it's homemade!

To reach goals and gain accomplishments, you have to have a plan for success. This activity will help your child to create goals for the upcoming school year.

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

These 3-D snow globe cookies look amazing on any table and will gets kids excited about the upcoming holiday season!

Enjoy some autumn fun, and develop measurement skills with this sweet-smelling fall art project.

Heart-shaped pizza is an unusual Valentine's Day treat that your child will fall in love with. Make a heart-shaped pizza this Valentine's Day with your family.

This heart print makes the perfect simple and sweet gift for Valentine's Day!

Make a Duct Tape Wallet: This activity provides kids great practice in following directions and makes for a fun homemade gift.

Show your kid how to put a new spin on an old classic with this fun party game.