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Physical touch through tapping and hugging can be a wonderful way to regulate emotions. In this social emotional learning activity, your child will explore the power of tapping or hugging to help them calm down and relieve feelings of stress or anxiety.

This science fair project idea identifies and understands adaptations in birds.

There is debate about whether chalkboards or whiteboards are better. This experiment explores which leads to better retention of visually-displayed information.

This project determines whether hands-on practice, mental practice, or no practice leads to better shooting of free-throws.

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

This science fair project demonstrates the "power of conformity".

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

If your child's paragraphs need to transition from out-of-order to organized and smooth, try this simple, real-life activity.

Forget the measuring stick! This fun math activity uses a body part, your child's hand, as a ruler.

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

Thanksgiving is a time to be with loved ones. It's also a time to chow down! Need help in the kitchen? There's no better helper than an avid fourth grader.

Using only the elements in your backyard, make paintbrushes with your child and create truly homemade works of art.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

This science fair project idea determines whether volunteers remember more information presented orally or visually or kinesthetically.

In this activity, your child will learn to name the numbers from 1 through 5 and she'll practice her grouping skills.

Try this concrete, hands-on organization system and you can count on more efficient, less stressful evenings this school year.

Help your child create a piece of spring art by shaking up the traditional silhouette art form with a colorful collage background and vibrant spring color.

In almost every preschool classroom is a sensory table. Learn how to make one at home!

With a newspaper, highlighter, and some fun extra prizes, you can help your first grader start lifetime reading habits with print all around us.

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

Have the kids make Mom a wooden "Love Box" for Mother's Day (or any other day!) to show her how much she means to everyone.

Help your child make a cubist self-portrait while he boosts his math and spatial skills with this fun lesson in art history!

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

When critters protect themselves by taking on the patterns of nature, it's called "camouflage." Play this camouflage matching game with your child!

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.

Help your child will learn about shapes and patterns by creating her own masterpiece mosaic out of dried beans.

Decorating pumpkins is a safer, cleaner alternative to carving. These Cubist art pumpkins are easy and fun to make, and serve as great fall decor.

In this social emotional learning activity, kids will reflect on the past goals they've accomplished, then brainstorm new ideas, inventions, or goals they would like to accomplish and make a prototype to help visualize their achievement.

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!