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This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

In this air pressure science experiment with a balloon and a jar, children will use heat to create a partial vacuum and suck a balloon into a jar.

In this project combining nature, art, math, and science, children make rubbings of leaves then observe shapes and structures and sort the leaf images.

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

Allow your first grader to get his artwork outdoors this summer by letting him create a garden art box for his arts and crafts supplies.

Your child will have a blast developing their fine motor skills and working on shape recognition with this bright and cheery crab decoration.

Make vibrant faux stained glass art inspired by the art of Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter who explored repeating shapes using the primary colors.

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

Help your first grader practice sight words with this fun activity. Learn how to put together a puzzle while practicing common sight words.

Have your child construct his own Christmas tree from construction paper while cutting, overlapping and measuring to create an adorable modern design.

Brrrrr! It's chilly outside. Now's the perfect time to create a snow globe. But, don't worry, you don't need glass for this dome.

A Valentine's Day pop-up card is the perfect way to show your love on February 14th. Get creative with a fun 3-D paper art project.

2nd graders with some weaving experience can turn a gallon milk jug and plastic grocery bags into a functional basket.

Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.

Sweet corn muffins are a delicious and unexpected Valentine's Day treat. Make a batch of sweet corn muffins with a hidden surprise this Valentine's Day.

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

Your child can emulate M.C. Escher with this hands-on art project for fall and Thanksgiving.

This science fair project idea investigates which objects float and sink in honey, water, and oil.

This science fair project idea investigates if webbed feet help a duck (and others) swim.

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

In this fun activity, your child will learn the difference between facts and opinions. They will design cards for a matching game that they create and play!

Trying to find sums of groups of multiples is a great way to practice your addition. Be sure to double check your work. If you clear all of the cards, you win!

Why wait for the Easter bunny to arrive when your child can become a bunny herself? Creating a bunny mask is the perfect way to celebrate Easter.

A valentine garland makes any home look more lovely on Valentine's Day. Craft a simple valentine garland with your child to add some heart to your day.

This caterpillar math game gets your child to work on addition and subtraction. Challenge your child's math prowess with this fast-paced caterpillar math game.

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

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

Encourage your child to practice skip counting by turning number patterns into this fun and interactive game of catch.