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Get ready for Halloween with a pumpkin mask made from construction paper!

Reuse beloved old Christmas cards by filling them with candies and toys, and turn them into something to enjoy for years.

Would your dog prefer homemade or store-bought food? Raw or cooked? Test your dog's preferred diet in this fun experiment.

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

Take a dive into the candy jar with this yummy science experiment.

In this experiment, kids will see if pruning tomato plants makes them more fruitful and learn about the factors that contribute to a plant's fruit production.

What are the effects of fertilizer on plant growth? What's the best fertilizer type (solid, liquid or powder)? Kids find out in this science fair project idea.

Observe corn seed germination to learn about dicots and monocots and how plants grow from seeds to seedlings to full-grown plants!

In this pinto bean germination experiment, you'll learn about how fertilizer aids in growing pinto beans into seedlings.

What is surface tension? Kids will discover how water-skating insects use surface tension to keep from sinking by making a model water walker.

This family photo calendar can be made by your second grader. Make a family photo calendar with your child to celebrate another year together.

Create your very own "stained glass" flower, the perfect gift for mom this Mother's Day!

Teach your child Morse code, and a little bit of history that she'll pick up in a flash!

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

If helping your child learn parts of speech makes you want to take a nap, try this exercise. It's a sure way to keep those creative juices flowing.

Take a nature walk in your backyard or local park to find one object for every letter of the alphabet. Then put them together in this handy nature book.

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

This activity will inspire adults and kids alike to take time to explore the beauty in their community and discover the colors of fall while developing their descriptive and creative writing skills!

Perform a special St. Patrick's Day magic trick with this fun craft project! 

Here are three healthy burger recipes your second grader can help you whip up for a summer barbecue!

Take the art making outside: have your first grader make a clay relief sculpture of the natural world. This is a great activity for summer.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

Help your child learn to read! By making their own book, your child can get creative, and practice ten key sight words at the same time.

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

Help your child use matzoh to create edible decorations that feature the smiling faces of family and friends.

If your science savy third grader is up for a challenge, let her bend light with a casserole dish!

Help your child work on her sewing skills by making one-of-a-kind luggage tags for everyone in the family.