This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

Encourage your writer to uncover their imagination and storytelling skills by authoring their very own book.

This weather spinner will improve observation skills by encouraging children to examine and track weather details and patterns.

Learn about borrowing in subtraction using a deck of cards and a die! Your first grader will have fun playing this math game.

Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

This hands-on activity practices skip counting, a key first grade math skill. But it's silly fun!

Here's a creative way to build second grade writing skills this Easter.

Help your child make her very own clock with a recycled, thrift store find to give as a gift or keep for yourself!

Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

This Thanksgiving, make a pine cone turkey that can double as a personalized place setting for each family member.

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

A great way to cultivate awareness, focus and attention in the present is through movement. Mindful movement can also decrease stress and anxiety and increase calm.

In kindergarten, your child spent lots of time counting things one by one. But in first grade, he'll need to be able to count in groups, especially by fives.

Pizza for breakfast? Celebrate Father's Day with a fun filled cooking treat.

Here's an arts and crafts activity that has your first-grader experimenting with math concept of multiples and patterns with her own printing plate.

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

This variation on the game of tag combines exercise, teamwork, and a little friendly trickery.

Oragami Christmas ornaments make a beautiful addition to your family's tree. Make origami Christmas ornaments out of old wrapping paper this holiday season.

Want a fun way to teach your kid to tell time? Making a plate clock is a great way for him to learn how to tell time in a way he'll actually find exciting.

Shed some "light" on the Chinese culture while brightening up your home. Teach your child the Chinese character for good luck with this lantern craft.

Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Do this fun writing activity with your child to honor Black History Month.

Here's a fun Fourth of July craft that will delight kids of many ages.

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.

This DIY menorah will make a beautiful addition to your Hanukkah celebrations. Make a DIY menorah with your child this winter.

Using paper plates, have the kids make these fun animal masks and your house will be transformed into a jungle.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

On Father's Day, delight Dad--and stretch your early reader, too!--with this adorable ABC book of "Fun with Dad."

Home made candles make for great home made gifts at Christmas, Mother's Day, birthdays. Great presents for any special occasion!

Here's a silly game that uses nursery rhymes to introduce a big concept in first grade reading and writing: learning about nouns and verbs.

Celebrate Easter brunch with these flaky, delicious, and--yes--healthy whole wheat "bunny biscuits."