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First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

Ignite your kindergartener's love of adventure and learning with an imaginary trip under the sea.

Make a bear cave for your child to play and explore, learning about bears and winter hibernation.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

Blend art and science in this hands-on activity that shows your kindergartener how primary colors combine to make secondary colors.

Here's a fourth grade science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your child's learning, and good for the planet, too.

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

With this hands-on activity, you'll show how fall colors are hidden in the leaf all year long!

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

Kids grow sunflower greens from seeds for a hands-on gardening experience in this kindergarten life science activity.

This easy project for little hands uses mushroom spores to make an imprint of the mushroom, and the result is very beautiful.

In this hands-on activity, kids learn what it takes to foster seedlings into full-grown plants, all in a regular old soda bottle!

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

Did you know magnifying glasses are magic? This hands-on activity has kids using magnifying glasses to engage with the world around them and look close to examine what they find.

Summer is a great time to work on pre-kindergarten skills that will serve your child well in her first year at school, while having some fun in the sun!

Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.

In this activity, you'll send your kindergartener on a scavenger hunt to find sounds and create a sound recording. Here's how!

Create your very own scented hand sanitizer that will help your child to keep those nasty germs at bay!

The garden is the perfect place to practice math and science with preschoolers. Get digging (and counting, sorting, observing at the same time!)

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

When the wind starts blowing, you and your child can plant a sponge garden in the comfort of your own kitchen. Here's how:

Wreath ornaments decorate your Christmas tree and act as a fun sensory craft for preschoolers. Make wreath ornaments with your child this holiday season.

Plant a mini herb garden and teach your child about science and nature.

Your kindergartener will make prints of his favorite fruits and vegetables and learn how to organize and assemble his very own book.

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

How can you tell the difference between a spider and an insect? Your child will find out as he makes a tray of yummy creepy crawly snacks.

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

Help your kindergartener expand social studies and science work while creating this lovely bag clip for the holidays.