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Add some artsy fun to your child's next reading adventure by letting them draw the characters.

Let your child step into the main character's shoes as they keep track of the setting, events, and names of characters in the story by keeping a journal.

This Thanksgiving cornucopia activity will give you a nice homemade table decoration and will give your child a festive reason to read, write, and be thankful.

This Thanksgiving, make a pine cone turkey that can double as a personalized place setting for each family member.

Inspired by the crispy, crunchy leaves of fall, this fanciful project is simple, easy and completely affordable. Now that's something to be thankful for!

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

Reinforce your child’s understanding of geometry and 2D shapes while learning about the artist Mary Blair and her amazing contributions to many loved movies, books, and characters throughout her career.

Children will read a book, then retell the story with pictures they have painted on stones.

In this social emotional learning activity, kids will reflect on the past goals they've accomplished, then brainstorm new ideas, inventions, or goals they would like to accomplish and make a prototype to help visualize their achievement.

In this inspiring activity, children create and perform their very own Reader’s Theater about helping the planet!

Transform your home into a theater with this fun Fall Family Theater Night activity! Invite the family to gather together to practice reading a fun fall-themed story in the format of a play.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

Channel the artistic spirit of Romare Bearden by making a mixed media collage to express different moods.

Meet Medusa, a terrifying, spine-tingling monster -- and the inspiration for your child's latest colorful art project!

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

A tall glass of lemonade is the perfect summer treat. Make it even better with these creative twists on classic lemonade!

Make a dreidel card this Hanukkah to give to someone special and help your child celebrate the holiday!

Stuck inside on a rainy day? Teach your child a classic kid's game: Five Stones. All you need are five stones and a flat surface.

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

This Santa puppet brings a little extra cheer to your Christmas celebration. Make a Santa puppet with your child this holiday season.

In this activity, your child will explore what it means and how it feels to live in a community.

Throw a P.E. party in your own backyard that will make fitness fun!

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

In this activity, your child will write stories about two different people. The stories will include similarities and differences in the ways each person lives in their communities.

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

In this fun fall-themed activity, your child will design and decorate a pumpkin based on a picture book. After completing their pumpkin, they’ll write a short story about a new adventure related to their picture book.

Help second graders grasp their understanding of tall tales and practice writing with this activity by writing about their own family!

Turn up the heat this February with a melted crayon heart, a crafty and colorful decoration for Valentine's Day.

Turn your living room into a sophisticated café while your child and their friends explore the world of poetry with this unique and entertaining party idea.

Challenge your third grader and a few friends to teamwork and laughs with these boisterous indoor Christmas games.