Can you dig it? This science experiment isn't for kids who like to keep their hands clean.

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

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

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

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.

Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

The objective of this science project is to determine the length of time for different seeds to germinate.

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

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.

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

This science fair project idea teaches that time always passes at the same rate and nothing we do in our daily life âreallyâ affects how fast it moves.

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

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.

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

Teach your child the meaning of recycle and reuse by repurposing plastic spoons as plant markers for your vegetable garden.

This project is a vivid, concrete introduction to the basic but important idea that plants need sunlight and water to grow.

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

Allow your first grader to get his artwork outdoors this summer by letting him create a garden art box for his arts and crafts supplies.

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

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

This weather spinner will improve observation skills by encouraging children to examine and track weather details and patterns.

In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how: