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In this activity, your child will be asked to create a boat that can successfully float while holding 25 pennies.

Children will deepen their understanding of global citizenship and create a collage that illustrates all of the ways many communities are connected.

In this fun activity, your child will create their very own solar oven to bake s'mores!

In this activity, your child will be challenged to create a device that protects an egg when it is dropped from a height of about 10 feet.

In this challenge, students are tasked with creating a car that can be powered by a balloon!

In this challenge, students are tasked with creating an insulated cup that will keep beverages colder for longer than a regular cup.

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

Reinforce your child’s understanding of geometry and 2D shapes while learning about the artist Mary Blair and her amazing contributions to many loved movies, books, and characters throughout her career.

Caring for ourselves and others can build connections and a greater sense of love. In this activity, children reflect on what it means to be caring and to show kindness to others through drawing and performing a kind act of their choosing.

In this Halloween-themed activity, young learners will find out what happens when they mix two household items together to create a surprising chemical reaction.

In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.

Get active at home by pretending to be different animals! Use this fun and engaging activity to move your body, get silly, and practice gross motor skills.

Movement activities are crucial for developing minds and bodies. Animal movements, in particular, encourage children to think about their own body mechanics in comparison with animals they may have observed.

Egg cartons are known to have abundant uses. As you get into the cold winter months, discuss penguins with your child by creating these adorable egg carton penguins!

In this activity, your child will transform an egg into a glowing, bouncy "ball" that they can play with.

In this fun design challenge, your child will get creative with making structures out of toothpicks and gumdrop candies.

Children learn about mindfulness tools that may support them to manage their emotions. Then they will create their own video to teach others these same mindfulness tools.

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

Challenge your learner to design and build a city of their own in this creative engineering activity.

Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.

Children will create a "This is Me!" collage that will highlight their many gifts, talents, interests, and leadership skills.

Teach children how to upcycle dried-out markers with this homemade paint-making activity!

In this exciting design challenge, your child will use design thinking skills to find a solution that can inflate a balloon.

Summer is a good time to teach children about other kinds of community helpers, such as lifeguards, forest rangers, and librarians. This activity is a fun way to get them introduced!