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

A nonet is a 9-line poem. Like haiku, each line has a specific number of syllables, starting with nine in the first line and ending with only one in the last.

Make a poster with your child about what she wants to be when she grows up, while helping her practice her writing, researching, and artistic skills.

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.

Help your child make her very own candy bars with this easy recipe.

Help your third grader learn time zones with this fun map activity!

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.

Write to a deployed soldier to help your child practice reading, writing, and get a better understanding of what it means to serve our country.

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.

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

Give your child a chance to feel like important airport personnel and learn a whole host of skills while he's at it!

Make unique and pretty bracelets using that all-purpose mainstay of crafts and home repair: duct tape!

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!

This reading comprehension activity teaches children reading in reverse: how would you teach an alien to use a zipper?

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

mix and match your own creative outfits while also predicting clothing combinations -- style and statistics practice all in one!

Instead of drilling facts, grab sidewalk chalk and head outside for a rousing game of this Math Run game. Play the Math Run game with your child.

Throw a P.E. party in your own backyard that will make fitness fun!

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!

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

Crisps are the hidden gem of the homemade dessert world.

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

Homemade breakfast bars with chocolate and cherries make a tasty to-go breakfast for Valentine's Day. Whip up a batch of homemade breakfast bars with your kid.

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

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.

Turn a real-life hero into a folklore hero. Your child can write a tall tale that makes a Davy Crockett or John Henry out of someone they personally know.

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!