Activities : Page 30

In this project, all you need is a protractor to learn how to use the altitude of Polaris to find latitude on Earth. Polaris is also known as the North Star.

Help your first grader gain new reading skills in this fun, homemade phonics game that the whole family can enjoy!

Do dogs understand English? Kids will find out with one of our favorite dog science fair projects that tests how dogs process human language and other cues.

Create an American flag pinwheel in this Fourth of July craft activity!

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

Learn about calorimetry, make a bomb calorimeter, and experiment with combusting different nuts to see which one produces the most energy!

This activity will help your child tackle those tricky fraction word problems by way of a hands-on method.

This rainbow collage activity is a great way to practice using different materials to create texture. The completed craft is sure to brighten up any space.

Here's a fun activity that takes "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" to a new level--and builds strong kindergarten reading and writing skills

How do we know that air exists when we can't see it, taste it, or touch it? Here's a classic experiment that will teach your kid some basics of aerodynamics!

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

This science fair project collects information on the Internet about yourself and others.

Create a little magic with this special craft that transforms a regular paper tree into a Valentine masterpiece.

Using homemade felt alphabet letters and 26 colorful pictures, your preschooler will have a great time as they practice recognizing letters and their sounds.

The goal of this science fair project is to demonstrate magnetic forces of attraction and repulsion using a magnet and everyday objects.

Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.

Learn how to convert gravitational potential energy into mechanical energy in this fun science fair project idea.

Simon Says is a classic outdoor game that young children love. Promote your child's development and improve listening skills by playing the game in a new way.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

In this science experiment, your child will test the strength of hollow structures in order to understand how strong bird bones really are.

During Chinese New Year festivities, you see lanterns everywhere. Your child can make her very own red and gold lanterns to display at home.

Let your fabulous crafter use their favorite flowers, fruits and herbs to whip up a delicious perfume that they can proudly present to a friend or a loved one.

Explore solids and liquids with your young scientist by making gluep, a goopy substance that can behave like both a solid and a liquid!

Focus on tasty savory dishes instead of sweet treats this Valentine's Day: make Caprese salad with heart-shaped mozzarella.

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

Those second grade spelling lists may be getting serious, but that's no reason to stop having fun. Here's a high-energy hopscotch game to try.

Your first grader will love telling time while playing this fun game of tag! Ask Captain Midnight for the time, but watch out when his watch says "midnight"!

Get fired up for the new school year with a "Back-to-School Calendar" you and your child can make at home.

Show your child how to spell their name in a whole new way with this sculptural 3-D art project.

Make unique jewelry and accessories using photos and shrinkable plastic sheets! It's like Shrinky Dinks, but better.