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Keeping Science Fair Projects Fair

Help Your Child Without Exhausting Yourself

By Julia Rosien

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Lowen suggested that her daughter's school plan a scaled-down version or in-class field trips. "The school hired a company to come with projects for the kids to do," she says. "Parent volunteers helped out all day, while the kids worked on several hands-on projects."

To lower your science fair frustration level, try the following tips:

  • Help your child pick a project. Make sure it's one he can physically complete and you can manage financially. If it's too big to complete in the time allowed, explain why, and help him to find something more suitable.
  • Keep safety your number one priority. If your child's project involves electricity or sharp tools, be prepared to supervise.
  • Display your child's work. The final project should be a culmination of your child's effort, something he or she will be proud to show.
  • Volunteer. Consider volunteering your time to a child who may not have a parent to help with a project.

Whatever method your child's school opts for with its science fair, remember to support your child. Visit the classroom, sit in on discussions or call the teacher to find out exactly how to help. How your child performs the science project is as important as what project he or she selects.

If you focus on your time together you can rediscover the joy of discovery.


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