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Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

If you can make a list, you can write a poem! Get your child to practice their writing and expression with a list poem.

Here's a way to bring young children into the process of preparing healthy school lunches, and build up early literacy skills while they're at it!

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

This science fair project idea quantifies exactly how accurate the cricket thermometer is.

Have your child make a special mobile inspired by the weather outside. Learn about seasons, the environment, and art in 3D.

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

Here's a fun way to get the whole family involved in helping your high schooler prepare to give a speech, while creating a family keepsake in the process!

Make some fabulously festive flan and get your child in the kitchen to teach him some tricks of the culinary trade as he makes this traditional Mexican treat.

In this science experiment, test the pH of soil surrounding a gas station to determine if gas stations have a negative effect on the environment.

This homemade alphabet game will keep your kindergartener on his toes and help him practice letter, numbers, and taking turns. The whole family can participate!

What's the chemistry behind dyeing Easter eggs? Will adding vinegar to dye help the eggshell absorb the color? This colorful science project has the answers!

Which battery lasts the longest? In this science fair project, kids will test popular brand name batteries like Duracell and Energizer against generic brands.

This light bulb science project includes step-by-step instructions for testing the heat from different light bulbs.

Support your first grader's counting and reading skills while laughing and running in this fun playground game.

Make a "feeling meter" that helps your first grader read key feeling words and communicate his emotions accurately to you.

Use these monster party ideas to throw a spooky monster bash. Try these monster party ideas when planning your next Halloween or birthday party.

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!

Create homemade seed packets with your kids. This activity combines your kids' love of science and the outdoors with a little writing and drawing fun.

Help your kindergarten scientist understand the concept of surface tension with this simple science experiment.

Plant sunflower seeds , measure height, calculate average height, compare size and weight of heads. Interpret findings in detailed report.

Here's a painting activity that's a lesson in secondary colors. Your child will mix and match paints to discover all the different hues one color can have!

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

Determine how effective animal camouflage is by simulating it in an indoor and outdoor setting.

Try this chemistry experiment with your curious kid and get some "shocking" results!

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

Here's an authentic writing task that is perfect for Earth Day, or any day! In this activity, your child's pen becomes an instrument of planetary importance.

These festive red and blue drink umbrellas are the perfect DIY party idea. While you're making them you can even sneak in a little compass practice.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

Refresh your third grader's understanding of idioms with this hands-on art activity that encourages him to manipulate clay to represent his favorite idiom.