Movement activities are crucial for developing minds and bodies. Animal movements, in particular, encourage children to think about their own body mechanics in comparison with animals they may have observed.

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that light travels in straight lines and experiments with reflecting light.

This science fair idea examines hydrogel superabsorbent polymer crystals. They can absorb 500 times their weight in water. Can they absorb other liquids too?

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

The goal of this project is to create an exciting topographical map out of dough.

Recruit a grandparent, pen pal, or far-off friend and get ready to engage your child in some old-fashioned communication, with a new twist.

This fun Christmas craft recycles paper bags to create personalized stockings by your kids to enjoy during the holidays.

Get inspired by the great outdoors and help your child make a quirky jewelry tree out of chopsticks!

Mad Libs are fun, but they're even better when your fourth grader gets to make the story!

Give your fourth grader a lesson in making blankets, and he'll be able to give the gift of warmth. Fleece blankets are especially fun to make, and they're cozy!

Teach your child the art of the status update with this cutting-edge take on the old-fashioned book report: the social media book review!

Help your kid get a handle on punctuation by challenging her to create a story that's truly out of this world.

Help your child to make a beautiful Africa mask to help her reinforce important spatial and compositional skills.

Want to see a great example of Newton's first law? Kids will learn about basic physics with this fun, ballistic experiment.

Help your child create a magical miniature garden in the most unlikely of places: a recycled plastic bottle!

Help your fourth grader make a homemade recipe book that's eye-catching, simple to construct and perfect for holding all of her favorite recipes!

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

Show your fourth grader how to use sequins to create a gorgeous, gold-plated Easter egg.

Celebrate the spirit of Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech with this meaningful and educational art project.

Let your fourth grader contribute to your 4th of July picnic with this creative caddy craft project.

Upcycle an old dress shirt into artsy bow with just a few simple sewing techniques.

Compare fractions in this two-player math game. The objective of the games is to work together to determine who has created the largest fraction.

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

Do something totally unique and new with a pumpkin this year! Practice designing patterns with stripes, zigzags, or geometric shapes. The sky's the limit!

Take a look at forensic science with your child. She'll learn how to take a shoe impression, just like the detectives do!

In this science fair project, students use the streak test to tell minerals apart from each other.

This science fair project idea investigates how a bottom keel helps keep a boat from rocking back and forth.

Complete with the drippy, glittery shapes that make icicles so popular, this paper project can be hung everywhere from door frames to tabletops.

By selecting a pattern and carefully repeating it on the entire surface of a pumpkin, your child will transform a simple garden vegetable into a work of art.