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Fish for headlines! This fun and exciting social studies activity is a great way to get your fifth grader reading and understanding newspaper articles.

Make this spring break a memorable one by creating a "growth" flower with your child, also great for your second grader's writing practice!

Explore history and prepare for backyard battle with this samurai helmet craft.

This paper alternative to tie-dye is faster, easier, and (slightly) less messy, only requiring paper, white crayons, and a little imagination.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

Practice rhythm and rhyme with these step-by-step instructions for a pantoum poem!

Celebrate Veterans Day or Memorial Day by creating some patriotic paper star charms to honor those who have served in the military.

Physical touch through tapping and hugging can be a wonderful way to regulate emotions. In this social emotional learning activity, your child will explore the power of tapping or hugging to help them calm down and relieve feelings of stress or anxiety.

In this fun science project your child will get practice following directions and getting messy as they learn all about slime!

Leadership is a word that can hold many meanings. In this activity, your child will define the word "leadership," learn more about a leader they admire, and reflect on their leadership. Finally, your child will reflect on how they too are a leader!

Our breath can be a helpful tool to connect with a sense of peace and calm. In this home activity, your child will practice counting breaths, hear poems about nature and mindfulness, and write their own poem.

Instead of heading to the mall to replace worn-out clothes, hold a crafting session by patching up the rips and tears with some stylishly-shaped patches.

Wake up and create a fun, healthy snowman with your learner! As a family, create a snowman on your plate with yogurt, add some snowman accessories, and design a snowy environment.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

Craft this leprechaun hat-covered jar, brimming with St. Patrick's Day charm!

Show your third grader how to string together a pretty, decorative harp.

Let your fifth grader craft a gleaming green shamrock pin for himself or a friend this St. Patrick's Day!

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.

How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.

Students explore hot desert plant adaptations in this cool science fair project by observing how these organisms prevent excessive transpiration.

This science fair project idea explores whether people have an innate feel for the passing of time from a few seconds to 20 minutes.

Want to build your child's literary repertoire with tools like foreshadowing and description? Try a spooky Halloween story!

A twist on the gingerbread house, this train is made with graham crackers, icing, and candy decorations. A great 2nd-3rd grade holiday arts and crafts activity.

Check out this dice game perfect for teaching your savvy kid the fundamentals of probability.

Based upon traditional Indonesian Wayang puppets; kids will make their very own puppet in this activity, with movable arms that can be operated with sticks.

Add an ancient protective tool to your child's dress-up chest: the Viking shield!

Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.

Help your child learn healthy eating habits by transforming every kid's favorite food into a healthy, flavorful after-school snack.