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Help your child construct and author a "sempuyo," a traditional Japanese book with accordion-style pages; she will develop her writing and fine motor skills.

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

Candy cane cookies are a great alternative to traditional candy canes, and your family will have a blast making them over the holidays!

In this science fair project, students will create a model of a shoreline, observe erosion and examine how jetties prevent erosion.

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

Create origami claws that can transform your child into a bird, cat, or other clawed creature.

Explore the world from your own home by conducting research about other cultures with your 4th grade child.

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

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.

In this fun activity, your child will create their very own solar oven to bake s'mores!

This school year, have your child decorate his very own clip board and watch him do his homework in style!

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

Is it a bird? Is it Superman? No, it's your third grader's homemade miniature plane zooming across the room on a zip line.

Hanukkah stamps help you decorate anything from cards to gifts to wrapping paper. Make your own Hanukkah stamps out of potatoes.

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

Give your child a chance to review his knowledge of safety and show off his writing skills at the same time by writing a safety manual to share at home.

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

Work on factors in this fun math card game and help your third grader gain math confidence through this fun division activity.

Hearing true stories of compassionate people can be uplifting and inspiring! In this home activity, your child will hear a true story of compassion and then set goals to bring compassion to their home and/or community.

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

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Turn your child's favorite fruits and vegetables into an edible necklace!

In this activity, your child will write a poem recognizing and appreciating the beauty inherent in diversity.

Children will reflect on the importance of performing acts of kindness for the Earth, hear a story about easy ways they can care for the Earth, and set goals to conserve more in their everyday lives.

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

Your third grader will love reliving his favorite holiday story as he creates a charming Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer sculpture!

Use the holiday gift giving season as an excuse to give your fourth grader a valuable lesson in making and keeping a budget!

Help your third grader author a lovely limerick in honor of Valentine's Day! He'll be delighted to compose and recite this nonsensical poem.

This activity is a great way to engage learners in Earth Day celebrations while cultivating skills around nonfiction comprehension and research writing.