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Help cement the concept of place value with this simple activity that involves creating a set of dials made from Styrofoam cups.

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.

The goal of this science fair experiment is to demonstrate the effects of air pressure on objects and analyze applications of air pressure principles.

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

Make a clay sculpture of a fall tree to celebrate the changing seasons and bring out the artist in your third grader.

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

This heart print makes the perfect simple and sweet gift for Valentine's Day!

Invite children to create a Fourth of July centerpiece with this simple craft activity!

Here's how to create an easy travel checkers board that you are your child can enjoy together using simple materials.

These spooky eyeballs are simple enough for kids to make, and featur carrots, olives and cream cheese for a nutritious nosh.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

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.

Use a simple toothbrush and a splatter painting technique to create this sparkling skyline work of art!

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

You can try this simple activity with your third grader to get him thinking about the real world math you use everyday.

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

Gymnosperms are coniferous trees that reproduces using pine cones to spread seeds. Check out this simple pine cone experiment to learn about the process!

In the spirit of Seuss and all things creative and silly, celebrate reading and all that it has to offer with this fun and interactive story box.

This activity is a great starting point for practicing mental math because it is quick, easy and involves only simple addition facts.

If you love the look of yarn but aren't in the mood for complicated knitting or crocheting, have your child create simple and beautiful yarn letters.

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!

Show your child how to write a diamante poem, which makes use of a simple structure and results in a diamond-shaped poem.

Introduce your child to the concepts of positive and negative space in design with this simple yet striking Valentine's Day art project.

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. Your young detective can make his own tiny looking glass. It's simple to make!

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.