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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.

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

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.

In this version of the classic card game, students will gain an understanding of equivalents and may not even realize it's a math review!

Put a flavorful twist on a classic dish, and make tortilla lasagna! All your favorite ingredients from traditional Mexican food will go into this creation.

Taking a moment to pause, feel our breath, and to notice the things around us can support a heightened sense of focus and can bring kind attention to the present moment and to tasks at-hand. In this activity, your child will practice the STOP method and

This science fair project idea studies which kind of rock (sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic) is most damaged by frozen water.

Show your child how to concoct a simple duo of household ingredients that changes color as acids and bases are added!

Need to cool down on a hot summer night? This gazpacho recipe does the trick.

Let your fifth grader use his wits to challenge friends to complete their labyrinthine book of mazes!

Make your very own fortune cookies from paper and share good fortunes with family and friends.

Turn your leftover cranberry dressing into a sweet, rich bread with this holiday recipe.

This op art craft project turns out eye-popping abstract art! Your kid can flex her creativity to make op art with a few household items in her fave colors.

Soil and energy don't go together, right? That would be as bizarre as a pairing of peanut butter and marshmallows! Well, actually...

In this activity, your child will explore techniques that support patience and learn to practice mindfulness when waiting.

Use chemical analysis to identify a variety of mystery powders that look the same but actually have very different properties.

Help your fifth grader bring the magnificent spirit of Rome to a modern day, personalized clay coin.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens. Have your kid make his own quill pen and put his penmanship to the test!

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.