Who wants to take a boring paper bag to school -- just to throw away as soon as the bell rings -- when you can create a reusable lunch bag out of fleece?

Here's an activity to teach your fourth grader how to reflect on her past year and set specific, attainable goals to reach in the New Year.

In this science fair project, students create their own miniature salt flats at home.

Measuring and mixing is half the fun with these Irish oatmeal cookies, and it's a great way to introduce your second grader to cooking and kitchen tools.

You and your child will have a blast baking this wonderful spin on a childhood classic, PB n' J cookies. Easy to make, and even easier to enjoy!

Start Father's Day off on the right foot by baking Dad a batch of scrumptious muffins packed with fruit, fiber, and heart-healthy oat bran.

Construct a card castle fit for a king! Treat your royal "face" cards (the kings, queens, and jacks) to the cool castle they deserve.

Any time is the perfect time to whip up a delicious batch of fluffy pumpkin cookies.

Next time your fifth grader's in the mood for a tasty treat, try whipping up some homemade drop scones!

Your second grader can piece together an adorable--and edible!--wreath for Mom in minutes.

This activity is a craft project and a math workshop all in one! Use found objects to encourage your child to imitate, extend, and create patterns.

Create equations in this strategic math card game. Your second or third grader can practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a new way!

In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.

Help your fourth grade scientist practice measurement, and make a scrumptious, healthy summer cheesecake in the process!

Bake these rugelach cookies with your child this Hanukkah to celebrate the holiday and help her practice important math skills.

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

Kids will love making sugar crystals in this sugar crystal science fair project which teaches important chemistry concepts like saturation and solubility.

Discover how to make fake snot with this cool science fair project idea to learn about polymers, enzymes, and more.

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

Teach your kid a fun mathematical magic trick! All you'll need is a deck of cards and basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills.

In this science fair project, kids start a chemical reaction that will make a balloon inflate itself!

Enlist your fifth grader's help in making homemade mistletoe. Every time someone passes under it, he will express appreciation to another family member!

Your third grader will love both recreating and dressing up as his favorite reptile with this frightening crocodile jaw costume!

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.

Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

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.

Master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through practice in this fun math game designed for fourth grade!

Dream big with a homemade dream journal, a great writing exercise for elementary-age kids.

Party noise makers help you ring in the New Year loud and proud. These party noise makers are eco-friendly and festive for your holiday celebration.