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Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

How many steps long is the hallway? Kids put their graph-making skills to work as they make a step map of their own house.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

Thousands of witches that come out to celebrate Halloween. Now, your child can make her very own self-standing witch.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

This measurement activity uses feet to compare objects, but not the ones found on rulers and measuring sticks...the feet on your child's own body!

This Christmas plate features your child's favorite holiday things through drawings. Make a Christmas plate with your child this holiday season.

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

This first grade science activity is great for winter! Your child will grow and observe her own amaryllis bulb, keeping a journal of her scientific findings.

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

Here's a thought-provoking activity to make new vocabulary words "stick" in the mind of your young learner.

A food groups plate shows your child what category her foods belong in. Make a food groups plate with your child before dinnertime.

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

Here is an activity that your kids can make for Mother's Day, a garden pot filled with edible "flowers".

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

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

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!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.