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How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Help your budding artist construct this paper chain caterpillar craft, inspired by the intelligent bug from "Alice in Wonderland."

Spark your childâs interest in epic fantasy tales with this ferocious dragon craft.

Help your child sleep easy with this gorgeous paper plate dream catcher.

The meaning of Thanksgiving can sometimes get lost among the fun of food and family. Discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving with this fun activity.

Helping your child learn to read doesn't only have to mean using books from the library or from the store. You can make a book of your own - a nonsense book!

From wizards to fairy godmothers, a magic wand is an essential element to any magical tale. Help your child make one of her own with simple craft supplies.

Practice reading and writing by helping your first grader create a family recipe book!

Bring barnyard fun to a rainy day by making this simple pig nose, or make several noses and round up two of your child's friends to act out Three Little Pigs.

The perfect activity for a rainy day, or any time your little one moans, "Moooo-oom, there's nothing to do!"

Add an ancient protective tool to your child's dress-up chest: the Viking shield!

Make your own Matryoshka out of simple craft materials in this easy how-to!

Crisps are the hidden gem of the homemade dessert world.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

Palindromes are a fun and silly way to practice writing skills. Challenge your child to come up with as many palindromes as she can in this crazy activity!

Let your future scribe's imagination run wild! Children have a hard time understanding fact versus fiction, and writing a tall tale can help.

Bird watching is a fun way for kids to learn about Mother Nature. Make a bird feeder, a bird house, and binoculars and you can attract birds and watch them!

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

This twist on the same old Hide and Seek is a great weekend or rainy-day activity.

Make Valentine's Day breakfast special with this 'hearty' egg and toast recipe. This Valentine's Day breakfast gets a special twist with a heart-shaped egg.

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

Unleash your child's imagination by inviting them to create a tall tale set in their own hometown.

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

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

Get inspired by the summer skies for a delicious parfait that looks as good as it tastes!

Here's a way to bring young children into the process of preparing healthy school lunches, and build up early literacy skills while they're at it!

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

Turn the marks on the wall into art! Create fingerpaint flamingos, herons and ostriches with this fun craft for kids.