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Kids will learn how to make a steam powered rocket boat, also called a putt putt boat or a pop pop boat, in this great science fair project for 4th graders.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

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

Excite your fourth grader by recreating ancient Viking myths. This miniature longboat will explore the principle of water molecules expanding when heated.

What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.

Children take inspiration from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to write their own blog listicle on a topic of their choosing.

Children will deepen their understanding of global citizenship and create a collage that illustrates all of the ways many communities are connected.

Homemade Pumpkin hot chocolate is perfect for Halloween scary movie marathon or a pre-Thanksgiving game night. Try this Homemade Pumpkin hot chocolate recipe.

Serve this seasonal carrot salad at Easter brunch this year, and it just might hop onto your family's list of healthy favorites.

In this activity, you and your child will watch a video and learn how the brain easily remembers negative information, but not always positive. You will practice positivity by writing or drawing pictures of 10 positive things that happened today.

Explore the world from your own home by conducting research about other cultures with your 4th grade child.

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

Nothing warms a wintry afternoon like a warm bowl of soup - especially when it's homemade!

Who knew that you could make beads out of rose petals? Not only can it be done, but the beads smell wonderful!

Let your imaginative child "ghost write" the life (and afterlife) story of a made-up phantom.

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

Make this easy recipe for Halloween, featuring white chocolate and pretzels, for a crispy, creepy treat!

This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

If your child isn't wild about tea, help her repurpose an old teacup and saucer as a quirky decorative planter.

Test your learner's knowledge of Barack Obama by challenging your child to complete a crossword puzzle about the President after reading a short biography.

Water can go from solid to liquid to gas...but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out.

Make fractions easy for your child to understand by incorporating their discussion and practice into meals and cooking that you two participate in together.

Tell the Purim story in a new way: By making a set of puppets out of an old deck of cards!

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

The crust is fun for kids to mix and roll out, and the filling overflows with vitamin and anti-oxidant packed berries!

Like "Mother, May I?", this following directions tag game focuses on gross motor skills, but to the theme Itsy Bitsy Spider. Fun indoors or outside!

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

Help motivate your child to become a more avid and consistent reader by creating a train-themed reading chart that can serve as a visual reminder of their progress.

Car cluttered with old maps now that you've adopted GPS technology? Upcycle them in this fun geography craft.

Discover which fabrics shrink the most in the wash and why.