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The meaning of Thanksgiving can sometimes get lost among the fun of food and family. Discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving with this fun activity.

This simple game isn't just a diversion, it teaches your child to identify the incorrect word within a familiar verse.

Everyone's heard of taking a dog for a walk. But how about an illustration? This activity teaches emerging readers to use pictures as context clues.

Teach your child the meaning of recycle and reuse by repurposing plastic spoons as plant markers for your vegetable garden.

This book-making activity is quick and easy, and it gives emerging readers insight into how a story's illustrations provide context clues.

In this activity, students will learn about the meaning and information on a police badge. Then they will be able to create their own badge with their own identification.

Do you want your child to remember time spent with loved ones and the satisfaction of giving a gift with real meaning? Try making these tasty treats!

In this activity, your child will consider the meaning of "culture" and what comprises their family's culture. They will draw pictures of aspects of their family's culture, then choose an aspect of it to explore further.

In this project, create and examine garden mulch to find out what critters live in the messy, muddy layers just above the soil.

Go on a storytelling adventure using your kindergartenerâs five favorite picture books.

Make a shiny decorative Menorah using an egg carton and light bulbs.

This treasure hunt gets kids comfortable using the dictionary, and makes looking up words a lot of fun!

Using markers and construction paper, your child will design their own patterned fish.

Your third grader will delight in making this creepy night-flying creature using a simple pom pom!

Using simple materials, children will create a movement card game that the whole family can play together.

This autumn science project magically turns green leaves into autumn leaves by using crayon shavings and heat.

Kids will love painting shapes of objects in a still life while using strong colors showing highlights and shadows.

Help your child discover the difference between his wants and needs using this poster.

In this easy and fun animal craft, make a cute pig nose using recycled egg cartons!

Using only the elements in your backyard, make paintbrushes with your child and create truly homemade works of art.

Teach your child how to make her own buzzer using only a button and a string.

Challenge your budding wordsmith to see how many words he can make out of his own name, using homemade flashcards.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Create a unique gift that is as useful as it is gorgeous by using eggshells, tempera paint and glue.

Create striking pieces of art using handmade heart stencils in this hands-on Valentine's Day arts and crafts activity!

In this activity, your child will be challenged to make a tower using paper cups.

Here's a simple math activity that has your child using her basic addition facts to solve a secret code.

Help your child create a written message and practice their letters using sticks they find in nature. Here's how to get started.

Have fun making recycled paper using scraps of used paper in your home with this hands-on project.

Create a sun catcher using baby oil and construction paper in this science-experiment-meets-art-project!