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Why do ants like sugar? Do ants like artificial sweeteners too? Kids find out with this great inquiry-based science fair project.

This gumbo recipe is a yummy way to celebrate Black History Month, and get a little practice in measurement.

Anyone can write Dad a card for Father's Day; but for the dad who loves sports, get the family to write him a special haiku on a basketball instead!

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

Civil War soldiers didn't take their wives with them to the battlefield, but they took along a piece of home: little sewing kits called "housewives".

This fragrant drawer sachet keeps clothes smelling sweet, and makes for the perfect gift.

Here's an activity that has your teenager or child upcycling empty cereal boxes to create a handy, one-of-a-kind notebook holder to keep her space organized.

Most parents probably wouldn't mind subtracting 8-9 years off their age. Here's a fun third grade subtraction activity that may do just that.

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

Help your child honor her grandpa this Father's Day by creating an original photo essay just for him.

Help your kid keep track of all the developments that led to the American Revolution, by portraying the steps visually and literally!

Writing a book about a favorite trip can be fun, rewarding and a great way to practice organizational, thinking, and communication skills.

A pangram is a sentence that uses all the letters in the English alphabet. In this group game kids might just learn a thing or two about word choice in writing!

Here's a fun activity that will introduce your fourth grader to the concept of frictionless motion by constructing a hovercraft.

Teach your fifth grader the ancient Japanese art of origami with this incredible origami balloon that uses just one piece of paper!

Repurpose those plastic shopping bags hiding in your house into a fun and exciting decoration your child can hang in her room!

Not only a fun way to practice sewing, felt cupcakes make great gifts, party decorations, and doll accessories once theyâre finished

Why pay for expensive plates when you can paint original designs on your own dishes? This fun activity will bring out your kid's creative side.

Surprise your child by taking the apple cider from the fridge and transforming it into a wonderful treat!

Are you looking to entertain your child and a large group of their friends? Try out Chain Tag. The more players you have, the more fun the game becomes!

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

Help your third grader create a Venn diagram fantasy creature by combining two different creatures to create a fantasy creature based on their similarities.

Ignite your child's creativity by having them design their own clay version of an alebrije, a traditional fanciful creature like the ones made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

People have identification cards, why not pets? Make an ID card for your family pet, a fun activity that also gives your child some writing practice.

Never lose your glasses again after this fun craft project, making a homemade case for your eyeglasses!

Your child will have a unique vacation memento with this glass bottle art project sure to capture great memories!

Forget mass-produced, store bought holiday ornaments. Your fifth grader can usher in the holidays by making his own homemade marbled Christmas balls!

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

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

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