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There is debate about whether chalkboards or whiteboards are better. This experiment explores which leads to better retention of visually-displayed information.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

Celebrate Labor Day with this fun activity. Show your child how to make a "career book" and explore the many jobs that people have, while practicing writing.

Children will practice mindfulness through a short guided practice, reflect on the practices that support peace, and then will build a "peace garden."

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

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

On St. Patrick's Day, bond with your child over a delicious dish with potatoes as the focal point.

Don't despair if numerators and denominators seem like a bore to your child. This colorful collage is sure to show him the brighter side of fractions.

Here's a hands-on activity that first grade use to help kids get a feel for equations. It uses popsicle sticks to practice addition and subtraction!

Chocolate rice krispie treats get a fun spin in our recipe. Make chocolate rice krispie treats shaped like chocolate kisses for a special Valentine's Day treat.

Want to turn snack time into fun-time? Help him turn ordinary rice cakes into creatures that are silly, creepy, or just plain cute!

Challenge your child to create a lipogram, or a piece of writing that omits one specific letter. This activity strengthens writing and language skills.

Glass candy ornaments are easy to make and fun for kids. Make a batch of glass candy ornaments with your child this holiday season.

In this painting and drawing project, not only will stars shine in the evening sky over the skyscrapers, they will also create a waterfront reflection.

Fire up the grill, break out the raffia and get crafty with flowers--it's time to learn how to throw your own luau!

Young physicists learn about apparent weightlessnessâthat weird sensation you sometimes feel in elevators, turbulent airplanes, and roller coasters.

Create a scented surprise for mom on Mother's Day! Make a pillowcase potpourri filled with dried lavender.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

Your child can build the home of her dreams by creating a truly imaginative model. She'll get to draft her own blueprints to design her masterpiece!

Celebrate Earth Day by making a poster that encourages people not to litter.

Kids learn about potential energy, and mechanical energy, and how to make power from water with one of our favorite renewable energy projects for kids.

Science fair project that uses distillation to convert salt water into fresh water.

This science fair project idea examines various dead zones and investigates the cause and how it can be fixed.

This game is a great way to help your child remember the names of shapes. Give it a go and before you know it, your kid will have all her shapes down pat.

Want a graduation memento that you can actually use? Create a signature graduation keepsake plate that is easy to make, inexpensive, and useful!

Boost your child's early literacy skills and create alphabet tiles she can play and practice with - great reinforcement for ABC's, phonics and writing!

This flexible activity for preschoolers features jellybeans, counting, coloring, and the five senses.

Examine how a battery can be made from everyday materials.

Try this fun preschool arts and crafts activity: make art by grating colored chalk over a sheet of buttermilk-painted paper. Watch as it sparkles!

Turn sweet treats into miniature masterpieces with this candy melting activity!