Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

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

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.

Hatch a praying mantis egg case in a homemade habitat with your child's help! This is an amazing experiment in science and nature for kids of any age.

Your child can help your family pet take a breather, and help herself relax, too, with this soothing activity.

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

Teach your creative second grader about proportions, animals, and proper cutting methods with cucumber carving.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Create a three-dimensional X-ray of your child's hand in this simple modeling activity. All you need to get started are black paper and drinking straws

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Introduce your child to the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity by turning a lesson on endangered species into a fun game for the whole family.

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.