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Here's a review of some common (and commonly confused) grammar terms, as well as a quick activity to apply them to reading and writing.

This fun art project is a great way to introduce your child to some basic geometry.

Ordinary drinking straws are fun for drinking juice and even for spitballs when you're not looking, but also fabulous for learning first grade math.

Help your child learn the language of mathematics through cupcakes with this fun counting activity.

Learn about how to write a couplet poem in this easy introduction to the classic poetry style.

Invite your fourth grader--and her friends--to channel their inner rock stars as they make their own choreographed music video.

This science fair project idea assesses the effect of music on work performance.

Use marbles and paint to explore the wild world of shapes and color...and build writing strength, too.

Help your child learn the parts of speech! Start with adjectives and have your child describe Santa Claus to someone who has never heard of him.

Make your own chalkboard to liven up a playroom, and encourage your child to practice writing and math!

Learn to recognize symmetry by playing this game! The more you play, the better you'll get at recognizing this special characteristic many playing cards have.

Research fruits and their ripening stages, follow and document the different stages. Analyze what causes fruit to continue ripening after being picked.

Research camouflage products and techniques, test quality by timing volunteers. Calculate the average length of time to recognize the subject.

Consult astronomers for opinions and advice. Devise a mathematical argument regarding the probability of other planets supporting extra-terrestrial life.

Build basic projector out of ordinary materials. Create several color transparency slides, demonstrate your creation.

Determine the effect of homework on academic performance. Collect grade info at the end of a semester, determine correlation between grades, amount of homework

While you are waiting for the real stuff, this activity lets your child play in pretend "snow" while practicing reading skills and learning about magnets.

In this activity, students will be challenged to describe and count the ways a toy moves from one position on a grid to another.

Challenge your preschooler to a game of shape match-up--an entertaining way to boost her observational ability.

Problem-solving skills can be practiced and strengthened over time with puzzles such as Tangrams! In this activity, your child will discuss problem-solving strategies and practice using these strategies with Tangram puzzles.

Using lessons from Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, help your child implement kindness and compassion into their interactions with others.

Children take inspiration from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to write their own blog listicle on a topic of their choosing.

This hands-on activity will introduce your third grader to the concepts of positive and negative space as she makes a shamrock!

See how to write a love song simply in this kid-focused tutorial. Learn how to write a love song for Valentine's Day and beyond.

This very physical game gets math off the page and into the real world-- and it works on number sense and estimation, key skills for kindergarten readiness.

Demonstrate the principle of jet propulsion in this science fair project by building a rocket from household materials.

The goal of this science fair project is to demonstrate current methods of detecting counterfeit money, in particular counterfeit detection pens.

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

The aim of this science fair project is to examine the differences between brands of bottled water and analyze consumer preferences through a taste test.