Help your second grader craft some lovely, personalized Valentine's Day cards--out of kitchen materials!

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

Beach bags don't have to be bought...make your own beach bag out of recycled materials in this summer craft.

Here's how to create an easy travel checkers board that you are your child can enjoy together using simple materials.

Recycle old materials to create a fun, brain-teasing maze toy that also strengthens your child's math reasoning skills.

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

Made entirely out of recycled materials, this handmade decoration is a great way to spruce up a dresser, bookshelf, or the living room mantle.

Inspired by colorful African drums and crafted from recyclable materials, these pencil holders will make a bold and charming addition to any desk set.

Help your child use recycled materials, a little imagination and some writing skills to build his very own recycled creature.

Help your child use an old water bottle and a few other household materials to make her own eco-friendly pal!

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.

Celebrate Earth Day by making colorful animal sculptures using recycled materials from around the house in this 3rd grade arts and crafts activity.

In this open-ended activity, students will be given a small quantity of three types of materials and asked to design a prototype for “something that will improve the school.”

This rainbow collage activity is a great way to practice using different materials to create texture. The completed craft is sure to brighten up any space.

Help your child rocket off for some high-flying fun with a jet pack you make from recycled materials and a few odds and ends.

Make going back to school a fun time! Let your child create her own pencil topper creatures using everyday materials and a Styrofoam ball.

Help your child organize her jewelry or hair bands with this pretty holder made from recycled materials. The finished holder also makes a great gift!

Who says you have to buy your toys at the toy store? In this activity, you can plan and build a pretend play city entirely out of recycled materials.

Fly into some rainy day fun with a cardboard airplane project. Making paper airplanes is fun, but you can add a new twist by using recycled materials instead.

Make your own wrapping paper with some materials from around the house. Try to make your own wrapping paper this year for a unique presentation for your gifts.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

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!

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.

Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.

Make a kaleidoscope at home to teach your child about the color spectrum and mirror science.