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Let your kid be imaginative (and a little messy) as she builds a striking centerpiece in the tradition of papier-mâché artists of the past.

Delight your child by helping them to construct a boat that can hold two seaworthy toy figures in this engaging project made from upcycled water bottles.

This Kool-Aid tie-dye activity is a kid-friendly craft that never gets old. Learn how to make tie-dye shirts using assorted Kool-Aid flavors here.

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens. Have your kid make his own quill pen and put his penmanship to the test!

Children tap into their own imaginative storytelling skills by creating and writing a richly embellished folk tale about their favorite member of the animal kingdom.

Help your preschooler combine a lesson about numbers with a silly, snowy game of hopscotch.

Celebrate Dad with this decorative stepping stone for your garden!

What is biodiversity? Kids will study different areas of their backyards to see which is the most diverse to learn about biodiversity and random sampling.

Help your third grader make the Scoop 'N Catch--a great choice for a fun and inexpensive afternoon.

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

Learn about coins and their value by making an animal piggy bank. Here's how to make a lion, pig, or sheep bank!

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

For most kids the fun is in the process, and making a dollhouse out of cardboard boxes is as creative as it gets! Here's how to make your own dollhouse.

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

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.

This science fair project idea explores whether there is a connection to the color a person wears and the way their emotional state is perceived by others.

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

This activity with add some fun and education to long car trips. Perfect for family vacations!

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

What is surface tension? Kids will discover how water-skating insects use surface tension to keep from sinking by making a model water walker.

Perform a special St. Patrick's Day magic trick with this fun craft project! 

This science fair project idea explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.

In this windmill model science project, you will build a windmill to learn about wheel-and-axle machines and how these simple machines are used to do work.

What are buttress roots? In this fun science project, make a model of a rainforest tree and learn how they help trees survive in the tropical rainforest!

Learn about savanna flora and fauna in this science project! Take a look at characteristics of tropical grassland plants and animals that help them survive.

Here's a homemade bulletin board project to help your fourth grader's school year start off right.

This science fair project idea attempts to train a worm to complete a simple maze in order to find out if worms can learn and remember.

Why do ants like sugar? Do ants like artificial sweeteners too? Kids find out with this great inquiry-based science fair project.

A twist on the gingerbread house, this train is made with graham crackers, icing, and candy decorations. A great 2nd-3rd grade holiday arts and crafts activity.

It's that time of the year again! Celebrate the start of a new school year with a back to class bash, complete with arts and crafts, food and games.