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Make a photo book to provide a reassuring guide for your child's first days and weeks of school.

This science fair project idea measures physical dexterity as a function of temperature.

Here are some kindergarten readiness activities that you can do with reused plastic bottle caps.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

Science fair project that determines what neurons are, what they do and compiles this vital information in an illustrated book.

The purpose of this science fair experiment is to investigate whether the color of your hair affects how much static electricity is carried.

Science fair project that determines how we can change potential energy into kinetic energy.

Help your child create a garden journal sketchbook as she observes and records the natural world through the changing seasons.

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

The purpose of this science fair project is to study the properties of sugar and examine individual preferences for sugar and other sweeteners.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

Does the idea of taking your child to an art museum sound daunting? Create your own museum and give your child some practice with shapes!

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Learn how to make a ping pong ball anemometerâa device used to measure wind speedâin this free science fair project idea.

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

Learn about the right-hand rule for magnetic force! Use a cathode ray tube in this physics experiment to see a magnetic field's effect on an electron beam.

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

Heart-shaped pancakes at a gourmet flair to your breakfast. Makes these heart-shaped pancakes on Valentine's Day or anyday when you're feeling the love.

Whether it's a bag lunch, goody bag, or used to decorate a table, this cute little fox bag is sure to make your kid smile.

Introduce your kindergartener to some art history by showing him how to create an everyday object print, Andy Warhol-style.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

Give your child a chance to review his knowledge of safety and show off his writing skills at the same time by writing a safety manual to share 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!

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!