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Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.

Here is a fun at-home physical activity that encourages movement while also working on literacy or math skills!

Kindergarteners are expected to master the alphabet. Get your child outside and exercising with this fun, move and shake alphabet game.

This string a necklace arts activity teaches first grade readers to look for a story's beginning, middle, and end.

This activity allows your kindergartener to translate what they observe into a beautiful poem.

In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

A nonet is a 9-line poem. Like haiku, each line has a specific number of syllables, starting with nine in the first line and ending with only one in the last.

Use the appeal of the common road sign to your advantage by creating a game with hidden learning opportunities.

This simple game isn't just a diversion, it teaches your child to identify the incorrect word within a familiar verse.

With a few basic art supplies and a little imagination, you can repurpose empty oatmeal containers into a one-of-a-kind Father's Day cookie jar.

Help your kindergarten science maven explore the water cycle without getting everything wet.

Build up those kindergarten letter-sound reading skills...and create a whimsical, practical craft at the same time.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

Clouds are formed when warm and cold air meet. Here's a way for kids to see it all up close!

Give your child a glimpse of how another set of students approach reading by teaching him how the blind use braille.

If you love the look of yarn but aren't in the mood for complicated knitting or crocheting, have your child create simple and beautiful yarn letters.

You've probably played the game "I Spy." It's perfect for long car rides. But with a little tweaking, the game can also help kids practice syllables.

Work on reading fluency with your child. This fun game will even engage her concentration skills without her knowing.

Is your kid indecisive about what he wants to be when he grows up? Instead of concentrating on just one dream, encourage him to explore the possibilities.

Heart-shaped pizza is an unusual Valentine's Day treat that your child will fall in love with. Make a heart-shaped pizza this Valentine's Day with your family.

Save the tiny tiles from the iconic board game and reuse them as a statement of scholarly style by making them into a crafty piece of jewelry.

On Martin Luther King Day, help your third grader create an original "scratch art" card to thank a person who has made a difference in his life.

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

Help your child see numbers three ways with this simple grab-and-go game, great for quick practice in the car.

This hunting game is just as fun outdoors as it is inside. And while they'll never suspect they're learning, it helps kids develop listening skills, too!

This game will help your child write with more attention to detail.

Challenge your child to a word count war, and practice good note-taking skills at the same time!

Jump into Japanese culture with your child by making your own calligraphy scroll. Try your hand at painting kanji on paper just like Zen masters of old!

Here's a fun way for your child to exercise his writing chops...and prove a point! A great way to practice persuasive writing.