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This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

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 your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Here's a creative way to build second grade writing skills this Easter.

Help your child make her very own clock with a recycled, thrift store find to give as a gift or keep for yourself!

Try this brand name phonics activity to help your child build up his language arts skills.

Shed some "light" on the Chinese culture while brightening up your home. Teach your child the Chinese character for good luck with this lantern craft.

Home made candles make for great home made gifts at Christmas, Mother's Day, birthdays. Great presents for any special occasion!

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

Try this fall-inspired art activity with your child to teach some basic art principles about color, pattern and texture.

Here's a silly game that uses nursery rhymes to introduce a big concept in first grade reading and writing: learning about nouns and verbs.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

The moon doesn't produce its own light, so why can we see it shining in the sky? Learn about reflection and planetshine in this fun and easy science project!

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

This DIY menorah will make a beautiful addition to your Hanukkah celebrations. Make a DIY menorah with your child this winter.

Using paper plates, have the kids make these fun animal masks and your house will be transformed into a jungle.

Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Do this fun writing activity with your child to honor Black History Month.

Teach children how to upcycle dried-out markers with this homemade paint-making activity!

Celebrate Easter brunch with these flaky, delicious, and--yes--healthy whole wheat "bunny biscuits."

Have some fun with your first or second grader, looking for creative ways that 100 cents can make $1.00!

On Father's Day, delight Dad--and stretch your early reader, too!--with this adorable ABC book of "Fun with Dad."

Here's a fun Fourth of July craft that will delight kids of many ages.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

Topped with roasted pumpkin, prosciutto, herbs, and feta, these pita pizzas are a healthy, seasonal alternative to your classic pie.

Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.

Homophones are those tricky little words that tend to confound early learners. Help your second grader ace the challenge with this outdoor game.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!