This second grade arts and crafts activity is all about caterpillars emerging from their cocoons as butterflies.

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

Give your child an introduction to food preservation by making and canning your own yummy, homemade pasta sauce!

This fall, make a leaf crown that will encourage creative play and your child's interest in the natural world while you help them build fine motor skills.

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

Science fair project that identifies the differences between soils from different environments and attempts to figure out why those differences exist.

Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative.

Try this chemistry experiment with your curious kid and get some "shocking" results!

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

How does a flashlight work? Kids will make a complete circuit and explore how voltage contributes to brightness with this science fair project idea.

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

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.

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

Want to see a great example of Newton's first law? Kids will learn about basic physics with this fun, ballistic experiment.

Try hammering some plants with your kids to teach them a valuable lesson in flower science while making beautiful artwork in the process!

Children are imaginative story-builders. Create a shoebox habitat with your child to put those budding creative instincts to good use.

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.

Let your young adventurer go bug hunting in the great outdoors with their very own bug net!

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!

This project determines what category of person is most likely to be ticklish.

Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!

Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.