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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 science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

For kids who prefer to do homework flopped on a rug, this practical caddy can make all the difference!

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

Learn all about cause and effect as your child experiments with an exploding pumpkin in this engaging fall activity! Get the whole family involved with this simple science experiment that is a fun and exciting way to combine Halloween and science.

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.

Give your number one dad something that he truly deserves this Father's Day!

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

The next time your child decides he needs to press restart on his wardrobe, don't ship his clothes off to Goodwill so fast.

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

Your child can turn dinner into a flavorful adventure that transports the entire family to a land far away with some quick and easy Thai peanut noodles.

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.

Introduce your fourth or fifth grader to volume by having him build rectangular prisms, and then count each sugar cube to check his volume calculations.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

Instead of giving friends and family a store bought fruitcake you can make your own this year with your favorite ingredients!

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.

Deck the halls with last season's Christmas lights for a spectacular and electrifying science activity.

Boost creativity and writing skills by having your child come up with his own Gourmet S'mores recipe!

Create your very own "stained glass" flower, the perfect gift for mom this Mother's Day!

In this activity, your child will get a review of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using classic domino pieces.

Build a 3d animal cell model with this cool science fair project, which helps kids visualize and understand the function of a cell's parts and organelles.

If your child's paragraphs need to transition from out-of-order to organized and smooth, try this simple, real-life activity.

Sure, angles can be confusing. Here's a fun activity to brush up your child's knowledge of these geometry essentials.

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.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.

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.