Science fair project that demonstrates the effect of detergent pollution on fresh water birds' ability to stay afloat.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

Encourage your child to practice skip counting by turning number patterns into this fun and interactive game of catch.

This twist on classic mashed potatoes includes parsnips, a root vegetable with a sweet flavor your kids will love.

Your child grows a green thumb and flowers with this seed planting activity that also celebrates the 100th day of school!

Gather the family around for this fun song and game that will get your holiday started!

Recycle an old soda bottle into a beautiful, functional soap dish! In this project your child will practice saving the environment in a proactive way.

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

Kids will learn how to show the direction of magnetic field lines and create a permanent model using iron filings in this great science fair project idea.

Challenge your first grader to wordsmith her way to victory with this puzzle! Who can find the most words in the letters of "Saint Patrick's Day"?

Kids practice their writing composition skills as they cut and paste nutsy headlines from old newspapers and write silly articles to go with them.

Use empty soda bottles to create a fun bowling set that helps your first grader practice addition skills!

Learn the art of symbolism with the colorful African flag that's great for a parade or a decoration.

Upcycle an old dress shirt into artsy bow with just a few simple sewing techniques.

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

Return to school in style! Dress up your pencil holders with this delightful and always seasonally appropriate arts and craft project.

Help you child burn his very own CD with all of his favorite color songs to create a compilation album that is truly one of a kind.

Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.