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Measuring and mixing is half the fun with these Irish oatmeal cookies, and it's a great way to introduce your second grader to cooking and kitchen tools.

In this "paper and pen" science fair experiment, students will research the difference between standard time and astronomical mean time.

Science fair project idea helps conceptualize probability. Compare probabilities and outcomes of cards drawn from a standard playing deck.

Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!

Research different measurement systems, design your own new or improved system that can measure something difficult to measure with traditional systems.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

Is your kindergartener getting tired of the standard art supplies? How about making a mosaic? This recipe is kinder safe, no broken glass involved!

What does a raindrop look like when it splashes on the ground? Is each raindrop unique like snowflakes? Find out how raindrop size varies in this experiment.

Have fun with the kids by "shaping up" your standard chocolate chip cookie recipe, and teach kids about sorting and shapes while you're at it.

Children learn about mindfulness tools that may support them to manage their emotions. Then they will create their own video to teach others these same mindfulness tools.

Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!

Science fair project that measure winds speed, temperature, and time of day in order to determine the origins of the wind.

Use common kitchen tools to create an entirely uncommon work of art!

This experiment will examine and precisely measure the amount of sugar in various sodas.

In this science fair experiment, students learn about the scientific principles behind Doppler ultrasound.

Get your child excited about measuring with this fun and easy household measurements activity.

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

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

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

This Labor Day, help your child explore various occupations by discussing the tools workers use on a daily basis at their jobs.

The Kindergarten Personal Record Book makes measurement fun & active! Kids record their vital statistics from head to toe using unusual tools like paper clips.

This project leads to an understanding that a whole may be built of smaller parts that fit and work together and provides an introduction to basic tools.

This Labor Day, encourage your child to learn more about the different tools and supplies found in a doctor's bag by having her create one of her own!

Want to build your child's literary repertoire with tools like foreshadowing and description? Try a spooky Halloween story!

Shake things up by introducing your child to charcoal pencils! These unique drawing tools make blending, shading, and smudging easy and fun.

In the mood for a little lighthearted magic? Make your own chi chi sticks, inspired by the divination tools of ancient Chinese fortune tellers.

Your second grader will get great measuring practice as she helps you make this rich and creamy green dip!

Have your child construct his own Christmas tree from construction paper while cutting, overlapping and measuring to create an adorable modern design.

Become familiar with ratios and learn how to measure the diameter of the Sun and the Moon in this fun science fair project idea.

This craft activity encourages kindergarteners to explore measuring. Get ready to measure the fun that your child will have creating his own ruler!