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Take the art making outside: have your first grader make a clay relief sculpture of the natural world. This is a great activity for summer.

Firefly flash tag is a great way to get your kids outdoors and running around during the dog days (or nights) of summer.

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.

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.

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

Your child can turn dinner into a flavorful adventure that transports the entire family to a land far away with some quick and easy Thai peanut noodles.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

In this activity, your child will discuss how to stand up for others, and they'll use pipe cleaners to design a symbol that reminds them to stand up for others.

Along with being an interesting science activity, dehydrated strawberries are also tasty â and healthy!

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!

Here's a fun activity that takes "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" to a new level--and builds strong kindergarten reading and writing skills

Want to go paperless this holiday season? Here's a delicious way to get your third grader started (and practice some writing in the process!)

Give your third grader's reading and writing skills a stretch: have her create a Care Manual for your pet the next time your family goes away.

Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

Catch the dance mash fever with this catchy and foot-tapping activity that's all about movement and Halloween fun!

This silly game is a fun way to introduce and reinforce sight words--by fishing for them!

Explore griffins, dragons, and other medieval mythical beasts through sculpture by making your own bas relief beast out of modeling clay.

Invite your kindergartener to explore the bright new world of measurement by starting out with nonstandard (and tasty!) units, such as gummy bears or worms.

Instead of giving friends and family a store bought fruitcake you can make your own this year with your favorite ingredients!

This fun activity encourages your child to develop their skills in not only taking measurements, but also in working with the measurements themselves.

Physical touch through tapping and hugging can be a wonderful way to regulate emotions. In this social emotional learning activity, your child will explore the power of tapping or hugging to help them calm down and relieve feelings of stress or anxiety.

Celebrate our nation's colonial history by making your very own weaving loom!

Build a decorated box and fill it with research that can help you get to your dream location someday!

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

If your child's paragraphs need to transition from out-of-order to organized and smooth, try this simple, real-life activity.

Sure, angles can be confusing. Here's a fun activity to brush up your child's knowledge of these geometry essentials.

Thanksgiving is a time to be with loved ones. It's also a time to chow down! Need help in the kitchen? There's no better helper than an avid fourth grader.

Using only the elements in your backyard, make paintbrushes with your child and create truly homemade works of art.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

Try this concrete, hands-on organization system and you can count on more efficient, less stressful evenings this school year.