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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.

DIY gift tags make any holiday gift more special. Make these DIY gift tags with your child.

Help your child compose an alphabet poem about the season, and have them practice letters while awakening their creative writing skills, too!

There's no better way to show mom you love her than with the tried and true breakfast in bed routine. Make whole wheat waffles along with a vase just for mom.

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.

This 4th of July, end the battle for independence in your house, and show your child just how much freedom she can enjoy.

Even the most reluctant beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger."

Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.

Here is a fun at-home physical activity that encourages movement while also working on literacy or math skills!

This string a necklace arts activity teaches first grade readers to look for a story's beginning, middle, and end.

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

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.

Use the appeal of the common road sign to your advantage by creating a game with hidden learning opportunities.

With a few basic art supplies and a little imagination, you can repurpose empty oatmeal containers into a one-of-a-kind Father's Day cookie jar.

Help your kindergarten science maven explore the water cycle without getting everything wet.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

Clouds are formed when warm and cold air meet. Here's a way for kids to see it all up close!

Give your child a glimpse of how another set of students approach reading by teaching him how the blind use braille.

If you love the look of yarn but aren't in the mood for complicated knitting or crocheting, have your child create simple and beautiful yarn letters.

You've probably played the game "I Spy." It's perfect for long car rides. But with a little tweaking, the game can also help kids practice syllables.

Work on reading fluency with your child. This fun game will even engage her concentration skills without her knowing.

Is your kid indecisive about what he wants to be when he grows up? Instead of concentrating on just one dream, encourage him to explore the possibilities.

Heart-shaped pizza is an unusual Valentine's Day treat that your child will fall in love with. Make a heart-shaped pizza this Valentine's Day with your family.

Save the tiny tiles from the iconic board game and reuse them as a statement of scholarly style by making them into a crafty piece of jewelry.

On Martin Luther King Day, help your third grader create an original "scratch art" card to thank a person who has made a difference in his life.

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

This game will help your child write with more attention to detail.

Challenge your child to a word count war, and practice good note-taking skills at the same time!

Jump into Japanese culture with your child by making your own calligraphy scroll. Try your hand at painting kanji on paper just like Zen masters of old!