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Upcycle an old dress shirt into artsy bow with just a few simple sewing techniques.

Engage your third-grader in this version of the classic game and she will get lots of practice using mental math to solve addition and subtraction problems.

Does your young writer need more details to beef up her writing? Why not make it fun by mixing in some creative artwork, and take her writing to the next level.

In this activity, kids learn a little about Japanese culture by making their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

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

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

The purpose of this science fair project is to study the properties of sugar and examine individual preferences for sugar and other sweeteners.

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.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Learn how to make a ping pong ball anemometerâa device used to measure wind speedâin this free science fair project idea.

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

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.

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

What's the chemistry behind dyeing Easter eggs? Will adding vinegar to dye help the eggshell absorb the color? This colorful science project has the answers!

This light bulb science project includes step-by-step instructions for testing the heat from different light bulbs.

Refresh your third grader's understanding of idioms with this hands-on art activity that encourages him to manipulate clay to represent his favorite idiom.

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

Try this chemistry experiment with your curious kid and get some "shocking" results!

This simple sewing activity results in a pair of homemade fleece mittens!

Here's an authentic writing task that is perfect for Earth Day, or any day! In this activity, your child's pen becomes an instrument of planetary importance.

These festive red and blue drink umbrellas are the perfect DIY party idea. While you're making them you can even sneak in a little compass practice.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

Science fair project which tests various sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks to find out whether one rock family is stronger than the others.

Kids explore how a single movable pulley can confer a mechanical advantage over a fixed pulley in this cool engineering science fair project for 2nd grade.

Rid your family of that pile of old Christmas cards once and for all! Show your child how to create a nifty 8-sided ornament using his favorite holiday images.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.