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This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

Let your child step into the main character's shoes as they keep track of the setting, events, and names of characters in the story by keeping a journal.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

Remind your child of all the things that go bump, bump in the night with a fun post-Halloween activity.

Kids will get a kick out of shopping for discounted "kicks" with this creative math game that focuses on percentages.

Have you ever wondered how many numbers most people can memorize? Test your friends to find out!

In this activity, you'll send your kindergartener on a scavenger hunt to find sounds and create a sound recording. Here's how!

Learn whether writing things down really makes things easier to remember.

This project examines if computer screen and text color affect retention and if people subconsciously prefer combinations of colors that help their retention.

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

Try this fun outdoor game to improve your first grader's reading skills. This activity is perfect for summer!

Finding the greatest number is great math practice! This strategic card game will help reinforce the concept of number value as well as addition facts.

This writing activity to get your third grader to combine the fun of poetry with the excitement of celebrating a birthday.

This St. Patrick's-themed color game reinforces your kindergartener's recognition of green objects, and also gives her reading and listening skills a work out.

In this cool science fair project idea, kids conduct the ruler drop test on volunteers to determine whether reaction time can be improved with practice.

Does your child know how to read a map? Teach this important skill with an activity that makes map reading and map creating practical and fun!

Make the sentiment of live flowers last and last by showing your kindergartener how to craft a bouquet that will never wilt--a family photo bouquet, that is.

Use your kindergartener's handprint to create a sweet and personalized apple craft.

Here are two fun, rhythmic jump rope chants to help your first grader learn the days of the week, practice reading skills, and stay fit!

Making food sculptures boosts creativity, and just might help your picky eater branch out!

Any St. Patrick's Day celebration is sure to involve mischief, treats, and a whole lot of green. This leprechaun game will add a little learning to the mix.

Next time you're headed out on the road with your fourth grader, try this alphabet-geography game that the whole family can play.

Make a unique painting while learning about sea life.

This weather spinner will improve observation skills by encouraging children to examine and track weather details and patterns.

Encourage your child to memorize the items on the Seder plate and what they symbolize with this artsy activity.

Create one-of-a-kind noisemakers to bring some fun to New Year's Eve.

This Veterans Day, teach your kid about Remembrance Day and create a wreath of red poppies to honor the brave soldiers who died serving their countries.

In this writing activity, let your child reflect on the past and practice their writing skills and word usage as they create an "I Used to, Now I" poem.

Make going back to school fun with this surprising pop up book, perfect for first graders!

Try this patterned story activity with your kindergartener to help her build up her reading and writing skills using some of her favorite books from preschool.