Serve this seasonal carrot salad at Easter brunch this year, and it just might hop onto your family's list of healthy favorites.

This project combines arts and crafts with writing, as your child writes a story and publishes it into a book made out of a paper bag!

When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

Enjoy this kid-friendly recipe for Irish soda bread, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

Here's a great project to get your child on the right track towards writing well thought-out proposals.

Give your kindergartener an outlet to articulate his thoughts about going to school for the first time by setting aside time to help him write in his journal.

Teach your child about the importance and meaning behind bowing in Asian cultures and help her expand her cultural horizons with this fun activity.

Make some fairy tale felt board stories with your child the next time you're looking for a fun activity for a lazy afternoon.

For kids who prefer to do homework flopped on a rug, this practical caddy can make all the difference!

Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.

Show your teen how to analyze the nutritional value of her favorite meals. She may be surprised to find out how healthy--or not--her favorite foods are!

This experiment will explore the best way to create a perfect soft-boiled egg.

Teach your third grader about the concepts money and purchasing with this "Mock Card Shop" activity.

Your third grader will love reliving his favorite holiday story as he creates a charming Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer sculpture!

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

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

All you need is chalk and pavement to set up this silly, fun, and practical game that reinforces important vocabulary.

Help your third grader author a lovely limerick in honor of Valentine's Day! He'll be delighted to compose and recite this nonsensical poem.

This simple sewing activity results in a pair of homemade fleece mittens!

Children are imaginative story-builders. Create a shoebox habitat with your child to put those budding creative instincts to good use.

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

Experiment with the wonders of pressure and condensation by crushing a soda can with nothing but air and water!

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

Edible holiday gifts are perfect for the foodie in your life. Learn how to make edible holiday gifts with this activity and tutorial.

In honor of Black History Month, this activity encourages your child to focus on African American inventors, and do a little inventing of his own.

After the party and presents, there's just one more thing for your child to do: thank you notes!

Let your kid be imaginative (and a little messy) as she builds a striking centerpiece in the tradition of papier-mâché artists of the past.