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

This easy Halloween-themed science experiment for first-graders is perfect for chilly October afternoons or great as a Halloween party activity.

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

Teach your kids about entropy with this fun, easy exercise, and teach your money to dance while you're at it!

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

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.

Here's a science activity that lets a first grader use an empty dish detergent bottle to create his own fountain as he explores air pressure.

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

What causes sound? Here's a simple science experiment that adds a visual element to the science of sound to help kids better understand this tricky concept.

This trick uses vertical and horizontal forces to help your child to push apart your hands apart, no matter how hard you try to keep them together!

Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make his own magnifier out of a drop of water

Try the classic balloon-on-the-wall trick with your kid and watch static electricity in action.

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

Here's a science experiment that gives your kids a chance to see how fire needs oxygen to burn, with a little math and writing practice thrown in.

Let your young scientist explore a brave new world of sound with an experiment that just requires a handful of common household items.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

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!

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

Making your own glass cleaner is easy, effective and inexpensive!

Explore solids and liquids with your young scientist by making gluep, a goopy substance that can behave like both a solid and a liquid!