A food groups plate shows your child what category her foods belong in. Make a food groups plate with your child before dinnertime.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

This measurement activity uses feet to compare objects, but not the ones found on rulers and measuring sticks...the feet on your child's own body!

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

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

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.

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.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

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

Teach your young academic about counting and clocks with a tasty treat!

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

Here is an activity that your kids can make for Mother's Day, a garden pot filled with edible "flowers".

This pumpkin dessert recipe tastes like pie but looks like a no-bake cookie.

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

Have your child construct his own Christmas tree from construction paper while cutting, overlapping and measuring to create an adorable modern design.

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

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.