Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

Here's an authentic writing task that is perfect for Earth Day, or any day! In this activity, your child's pen becomes an instrument of planetary importance.

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

Put an oatmeal box, a flashlight, and some construction paper together and you have the makings of an incredibly cool bedroom planetarium!

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

What's the first letter? Play this game with your first grader the next time you read together, and watch her reading skills grow as she climbs the levels.

This goofy scramble book activity will bring laughs...but also some good, solid comprehension skills too!

What's the chemistry behind dyeing Easter eggs? Will adding vinegar to dye help the eggshell absorb the color? This colorful science project has the answers!

Your fourth grader will hone his fine motor skills and learn to follow directions as he creates this recycled angel tree topper out of an ordinary soda bottle!

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Let your child catch you making deliberate errors in this silly game that promotes serious learning about punctuation.

This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.

Here's a math activity that uses coin riddles to help your third-grader improve his coin-counting and logical thinking skills.

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

Declare a "Pocket Day" in your house and help your child practice his addition skills as he counts how many pockets the family is wearing that day!

Make a creative Father's Day art card to celebrate your family's beloved guy!

This chore obstacle course will keep your child entertained and engaged, while also helping them improve their efficiency at everyday tasks.

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.

These DIY star garlands will add the perfect patriotic touch to your home this 4th of July!

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!

These festive red and blue drink umbrellas are the perfect DIY party idea. While you're making them you can even sneak in a little compass practice.

Challenge your learner to design and build a city of their own in this creative engineering 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!