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This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

Children learn about mindfulness tools that may support them to manage their emotions. Then they will create their own video to teach others these same mindfulness tools.

Teach your fourth grader foreshortening, a type of visual perspective in art with this fun and easy activity!

Representing the story in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

What causes sound? Here's a simple science experiment that adds a visual element to the science of sound to help kids better understand this tricky concept.

This Labor Day, encourage your child to learn more about the different tools and supplies found in a doctor's bag by having her create one of her own!

In the mood for a little lighthearted magic? Make your own chi chi sticks, inspired by the divination tools of ancient Chinese fortune tellers.

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

There's more to corn than the sweet yellow kernels. This easy craft project shows you and your kid how to make pretty corn husk flowers using just a few tools.

Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.

Make a knight using metal washers, screws, bolts and aluminum foil, creating the most resistant armor anyone has ever seen.

These sparkling earrings look fancy but they're super simple to make using inexpensive craft items.

Your child will learn a whole alphabet of different jobs while they complete this brain-teaser chart just in time to celebrate Labor Day!

Your child can explore the wonders of science, and the concept of dehydration, along with creating a healthy and tasty treat!

Throughout history, people have used song as a teaching and memory tool. This project explores whether song improves a person's ability to retain information.

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

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

Encourage your child to help with dinner preparations this holiday season! You can use this recipe for Christmas dinner or lunch, or for meals leading up to the holiday. This Christmas Wreath Salad recipe is simple enough for preschoolers to fifth graders

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

Challenge your kid's creativity with a fun fall art project that features you as the collaborator.

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

This fun activity encourages your child to develop their skills in not only taking measurements, but also in working with the measurements themselves.

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.

Thanksgiving is a time to be with loved ones. It's also a time to chow down! Need help in the kitchen? There's no better helper than an avid fourth grader.

Try this concrete, hands-on organization system and you can count on more efficient, less stressful evenings this school year.

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

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.