Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

Get your child outside to observe the clouds, and get a fun exercise in science, writing, and arts and crafts! Here's how.

Will the shape of an ice cube impact how fast the ice melts?

When critters protect themselves by taking on the patterns of nature, it's called "camouflage." Play this camouflage matching game with your child!

This science fair project idea explores how far the âdanger zoneâ is from different types of caution signs.

In this activity, your kid will watch coal turn into crystals right before her very eyes, and learn some science along the way!

Cinnamon is tasty, but does it have super powers as well? Find out if cinnamon can repel mosquitoes in this outdoorsy experiment.

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

Here's a simple craft activity that can help your youngster better visualize the life cycle of a frog as a circle.

Which do you prefer: real or artificial? Try this sweet little taste experiment to help your kids develop a better awareness of the food they consume.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

Can you fool your eyes and your brain with an optical illusion? The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate various kinds of optical illusions.

This science fair project idea examines the distance a person travels on an average day and to relate that to an understanding of the size of the Earth.

Check out this science project idea to compare organic produce to non-organic produce and how preservatives in food extend the shelf life of goods.

Take the art making outside: have your first grader make a clay relief sculpture of the natural world. This is a great activity for summer.

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

In this science fair project, we'll explore how blocking the sun's light can stop those can stop photosensitive paper from changing color.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

Study science with your first grader in this arts and crafts activity that models the reason why fall leaves change color with some paint and crayons.

Introduce your child to preliminary science concepts by challenging them to do this fun and simple cloud observation activity.

Show your child the solar system and let them explore the stars and space by creating a painting. It's a fun and easy way capture your child's imagination.

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.

Who knew that nature could get so crafty? Show your kindergartener how to collect and morph pinecones into a whole team of personalized pinecone people.

Celebrate April showers with a springtime arts and crafts activity: make sparkly, shiny raindrops with your kid.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!