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Want to help make studying the nervous system a little more fun? This thinking cap is a great way to learn external human brain anatomy.

With a newspaper, highlighter, and some fun extra prizes, you can help your first grader start lifetime reading habits with print all around us.

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

Have the kids make Mom a wooden "Love Box" for Mother's Day (or any other day!) to show her how much she means to everyone.

Help your child make a cubist self-portrait while he boosts his math and spatial skills with this fun lesson in art history!

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

Put a flavorful twist on a classic dish, and make tortilla lasagna! All your favorite ingredients from traditional Mexican food will go into this creation.

Problem-solving skills can be practiced and strengthened over time with puzzles such as Tangrams! In this activity, your child will discuss problem-solving strategies and practice using these strategies with Tangram puzzles.

Taking a moment to pause, feel our breath, and to notice the things around us can support a heightened sense of focus and can bring kind attention to the present moment and to tasks at-hand. In this activity, your child will practice the STOP method and

Help your child make her very own clock with a recycled, thrift store find to give as a gift or keep for yourself!

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

Challenge your third grader and a few friends to teamwork and laughs with these boisterous indoor Christmas games.

Mix up a batch of molasses cookies, and you'll have a delicious chance to teach your child some math and social studies in the process!

These DIY star garlands will add the perfect patriotic touch to your home this 4th of July!

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

Develop your kindergartener's fine motor skills while tracing shadows on a sunny day with this fun kindergarten activity.

Not sure what to do with all of those leftover boxes from holiday gifts? Tap into your crafty side by creating an adorable snow person with your child. This activity is sure to bring smiles to those who pass your yard or come into your home all season lon

This bookmark is a helpful tool to use during and after reading to remind your child of "good reader" strategies that she can use on her own.

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

Soil and energy don't go together, right? That would be as bizarre as a pairing of peanut butter and marshmallows! Well, actually...

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

Kindergarten algebra is a lot different than high school. In kindergarten math, algebra means grouping like things, or noticing what doesn't belong in a set.

In this activity, your child will explore techniques that support patience and learn to practice mindfulness when waiting.

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

Send your child on a table of contents treasure hunt to help build basic research skills! Navigating a book is a skill that is sure to come in handy later on.

For kids who prefer to do homework flopped on a rug, this practical caddy can make all the difference!

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

Make a kaleidoscope at home to teach your child about the color spectrum and mirror science.

Help your fifth grader bring the magnificent spirit of Rome to a modern day, personalized clay coin.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.