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In this activity, your child will learn about the different parts of the brain and how mindfulness can build connections of calm.

Recycle old materials to create a fun, brain-teasing maze toy that also strengthens your child's math reasoning skills.

With Halloween right around the corner, find a way to use your brain and reward your tummy with a new type of science -- candy science!

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.

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.

Zombie cupcakes are baked goods that look as if they've been pulled fresh from a skull. Make zombie cupcakes this Halloween.

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

Turn leftover puzzle pieces into a one-of-a-kind necklace that's sure to brighten any outfit.

This homemade educational travel game will keep your young child entertained and learning reading, writing, shapes and colors. All you need is a tissue box!

Silent "e" words are a big part of first grade phonics. Help them turn words like "hop" to "hope" in this action-packed, practical game.

Challenge your budding wordsmith to see how many words he can make out of his own name, using homemade flashcards.

This activity introduces growth mindset and looking at mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow, rather than obstacles. Your child will understand the difference between seeing a mistake as a learning opportunity, rather than as a disappointment.

Here's a simple math activity that has your child using her basic addition facts to solve a secret code.

Understanding how a map works is tricky for kids, so why not make it into a fun activity for the whole family?

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

A great way to cultivate awareness, focus and attention in the present is through movement. Mindful movement can also decrease stress and anxiety and increase calm.

Make “teal the new orange” this Halloween season! Help your child learn about the Teal Pumpkin Project and paint the color teal on a pumpkin to advertise that your family will offer non-food toys as a treat, or “trinket” option.

How do we know that air exists when we can't see it, taste it, or touch it? Here's a classic experiment that will teach your kid some basics of aerodynamics!

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

Create your own jigsaw puzzle using a blown-up family photo, and reconstruct the image as many times as you like. Here's how kids can make this gift.

Help your child create a rebus message for a unique Father's Day card or poster; it's like a collage and encoded message all in one!

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.