Knowing how to use quotation marks to write character dialog is an important skill for developing writers. Here's a fun way to get your child writing speech.

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

Introduce decimals and place value with this fun math card game for fourth grade students.

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

Help your fourth or fifth grader design and write their own innovative greeting card by formulating a poem in the shape of their favorite object of choice.

Photo coasters are a lot of fun, and this tutorial helps you make a unique set of low-cost photo coasters. Craft some photo coasters with your child.

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 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 activity encourages self-expression. When your child is finished she will have created a personalized pin to wear or give as a gift!

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

Bring the fun carnival game of ring toss to your home pool with this watery twist on the classic game.

Geometric shapes can often be tough to remember. But, with a little bit of art, imagination, and writing, practicing geometry has never been so much fun!

Your child will learn science and make a fun new malleable toy with this balloon sandbag science experiment.

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.

Kids go wild over this colorful and tasty recipe that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day: make green mashed potatoes loaded with healthy vegetables.

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

This simple way to help your child understand story problems begins as a quick activity and turns into a study tool for years to come!

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Start a unique tradition with your fourth grader; bake and paint one-of-a-kind Olympic pins--out of salt dough!

In this activity, your child gets to peek behind the curtain of puzzle making as they create their very own "Spot the Differences" game!

Cool down this summer and stay active, too, with a wet clothes relay! 

Stir up some friendly competition with this tabletop bow and arrow craft!

Challenge your child to an exciting race across the pool and engage them in a game of Cruise Ship. Grab some plastic figures, hop in the pool, and you're set.

Children take inspiration from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to write their own blog listicle on a topic of their choosing.

As Mother's Day approaches, everyone's grateful! Let your third grader assemble this special book with words from the whole family.

Sweet on someone this Valentine’s Day? Making jewelry with gumball beads is a fun Valentine's Day craft and a great gift that shows someone you care!

Learn about how to write a couplet poem in this easy introduction to the classic poetry style.

Build a decorated box and fill it with research that can help you get to your dream location someday!

This zombie shirt is a fun and incredibly simple Halloween costume. Have your kid don the shirt lurch around the neighborhood searching for brains...or candy!