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Demonstrate the properties of pressure and surface tension to explain how water can stay inside an upside down glass using cardboard.

Help your child build ice cream cones as she practices her counting skills

Show your child that the simplest ingredients (salt and water) can be used to illustrate the concept of density!

Have some fun with your first or second grader, looking for creative ways that 100 cents can make $1.00!

A scarecrow Halloween craft featuring recycled materials.

In this science fair project, young children discover what happens when two fluids that have different densities get together.

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

In this experiment you explore how tectonic plates move to create land and expand bodies of water.

Tangrams are a kindergarten staple, but now it's time to take them to the next level! Get your child started on geometry with this tangram puzzle.

Need to cool down on a hot summer night? This gazpacho recipe does the trick.

Let your fifth grader use his wits to challenge friends to complete their labyrinthine book of mazes!

One of the most important parts of any Christmas tree is what's on top. This year, have your child make an angel that'll put the finishing touch on your tree!

Your child will "catch" snowballs with each correct math equation she can answer correctly. If she solves a problem correctly, she gets to keep the snowballs.

Play this fun math numbers game with your kindergartener! Practice following instructions as you roll the dice and count.

Turn your leftover cranberry dressing into a sweet, rich bread with this holiday recipe.

This op art craft project turns out eye-popping abstract art! Your kid can flex her creativity to make op art with a few household items in her fave colors.

Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.

Take a fun and simple look at the concept of parallel lines with your child. This art activity is great for fine motor skills and perfect for Valentine's Day!

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

This simple project makes young children aware of their sense of smell and its capacity for providing them with information about their world.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

Learn the art of symbolism with the colorful African flag that's great for a parade or a decoration.

In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

Find out whether putting something on top of a plant will inhibit its growth.

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

In this science fair experiment, children demonstrate the relationship between the amount of stuff and the amount of pressure in a closed system.

This play-activity causes young children to focus on and become more aware of their sense of hearing and the power of their ears.

In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process.