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Try this brand name phonics activity to help your child build up his language arts skills.

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

Study structure of the lens found in the human eye and determine whether it is concave or convex. Prepare a ray diagram, formulate hypothesis.

Explore the math concept of probability with your fifth grader on "lucky" St. Patrick's day this year!

Your child can create a cute basket out of felt to collect her Valentine's Day treats in or give as a gift!

Create a yarn doll out of a few toothpicks and colorful string with this Guatemalan craft.

Invite your first grader to play with his food! He will improve his fine motor skills as he creates zany edible art!

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.

This potato cannon activity teaches your middle schooler about the principle of Boyle's Law. Make a potato cannon and have a blast learning about science.

In this arts and crafts activity, you can make fun bracelets using just a handful of buttons and some elastic cord. And it's a counting game, too!

Want to play publisher for a day? Become a book jacket illustrator for this creative and fun project.

As Easter approaches, it's nice to put out a few decorations that emphasize the beauty and freshness of spring. This Easter wreath is the perfect addition.

Practice probability as well as negative and positive numbers in this fun math card game designed for fourth graders.

Button art gets your child to make a pretty silhouette out of buttons. Make button art on Valentine's Day and any craft-filled day you'd like.

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

Show your fourth grader how to embrace a green lifestyle and enjoy the outdoors with a homemade, recycled picnic basket.

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

Explore how dielectric heating comes into play when microwaving various liquids in this science project. This test will help you understand how microwaves work!

This project examines whether and what associations exist between numbers and letters and colors.

Discover what makes an alligator an alligator with this adorable and affordable alligator craft.

Have your child make a giant red poppy out of tissue paper in remembrance of the brave soldiers who served, especially those who died serving their countries.

Jump into the story of Cinderella by making a pumpkin coach of your own!

Petanque, a traditional French lawn game, is a wonderful activity to entertain groups of kids and help them learn a little bit about other cultures.

This activity is a fun way for your first grader to learn about how veggies help your body while being creative with art and drama. Here's how to get started.

Put a spin on traditional salad by tossing in a few toothpicks! You and your child will have a bast making these healthy, bite-sized treats.

Using hard boiled eggs, leaves and tempera paint, your child can create a delicate garden print decoration on Easter eggs.

Hold a magnet marathon! Explore the power of magnets with your kindergartener in this entertaining and simple science game.

Making these fabulous cupcake liner flowers is a great way to introduce your child to relief artwork and patterns.

Need an outdoor activity for your next party or family gathering? Try this wacky group relay game that's fun for adults and kids alike.

Give your science savvy kindergarten a lesson in plant science with this fun carnation experiment.