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

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

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

The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

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

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

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

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

Turn the common pastime of constructing paper airplanes into a lesson on the physics of aerodynamics and flight with this fun science activity.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

Here's an easy experiment that lets your first grader practice the scientific method, while watching a caterpillar eat.

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

This science fair project idea determines if the color of light affects the growth of plants.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

In this exciting and empowering challenge, your child will construct a bridge using marshmallows and toothpicks!

In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.

How does a compass work? What's a magnetic field? Kids will build their own compass at home to find the answers in this great science fair project idea.

The goal of this project is to create an exciting topographical map out of dough.

Planning a beach vacation? Here's a cool nature craft you can make in the sand with your child.

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

In this activity, your child will transform an egg into a glowing, bouncy "ball" that they can play with.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.