Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

This scavenger hunt game is simple, but it's fun, and it will arm your children with the directional vocabulary they should master in time for kindergarten.

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.

Create a compass rose from sidewalk chalk in this summer geography project!

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.

This slightly tweaked version of "Hide and Go Seek" hones listening: a key skill for kindergarten.

Your child is sure to find this colorful pink, green and white salad simply irresistible. For an added challenge, give your youngster a pair of chopsticks!

Batik is a fabric dying technique usually done with hot wax. This flour-and-water method is kid-safe and easy, and it creates beautiful batik designs.

Help your child create his own pinata in this fun and easy activity. Use paper mache and fingerpaint for a party pinata everyone will love.

Craft a patriotic placemat from red, white, and blue construction paper in this festive craft project!

Practice math and social studies skills with this fun game based on the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

Tell your child you want to work on kindergarten readiness skills and she's not likely to jump up and clap. But turn it into a game and it's a different story.

Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.

Play Exquisite Corpse with your high schooler to give her a taste of French Surrealism while working collaboratively to create unique and funky pieces of art!

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

The objective of this science project is to determine whether the brain first processes colors, shapes, or words when given conflicting messages.