Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

Kids often ask, "how tall am I?" This science fair project seeks to determine how well kids can guess their own heights.

Silent "e" words are a big part of first grade phonics. Help them turn words like "hop" to "hope" in this action-packed, practical game.

Your first grader will gain an understanding of time management as your holiday tasks become manageable, with this to-do list reinvented as an advent calendar!

Every day can be Chinese New Year with a dancing dragon that your child can make at home.

Create an American flag pinwheel in this Fourth of July craft activity!

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

Let your child add her creative touch to Cinco de Mayo celebrations by showing her how to make chili pepper napkin rings.

Bring the Star of David symbol to life by baking and decorating festive sugar cookies for Hanukkah!

Help your first grader make these patriotic hanging streamer decorations this 4th of July!

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

Have your child create a little leprechaun to celebrate the season and create a little mischief.

Help motivate your child to become a more avid and consistent reader by creating a train-themed reading chart that can serve as a visual reminder of their progress.

Kids are acutely aware of what's "fair" and what's not. Here's a quirky way to teach your first grader the importance of voting and democracy.

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

Celebrate the new year by making a memory book with your child! You'll reinforce time and calendar concepts and you'll get to reminisce about the past year.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

Save some money this Halloween and work out fine motor skills by helping your child make his very own computer costume.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Learn how to make fairy wings with these easy instructions. See how to make fairy wings for Halloween or dress-up time.

In this hands-on craft project, kids will make an analog clock of their own, and then use it to learn how to tell time.

Salute your "#1 Dad" with this creative pop-up card!

Say thanks this Thanksgiving by surprising a friend, a teacher or a grandparent with this paper plate turkey which doubles as a festive wall hanging.

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

Try this creative art project with your second grader to help him build up his fine motor skills and artistic awareness as he makes a faux stained glass vase.

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

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.