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The objective this science fair project is to determine whether a bigger bag will allow a homemade hot air balloon to fly higher than smaller bag.

How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

How good are humans at sound localization? Kids can try this cool science fair project idea to see how good their friends are at judging sound direction.

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

What are the effects of colored light on plant growth? Explore plant behavior in this cool botany science fair project and learn about phototropism!

What does a raindrop look like when it splashes on the ground? Is each raindrop unique like snowflakes? Find out how raindrop size varies in this experiment.

Baked rather than fried, these sweet potato fries are a healthier alternative to classic French fries.

Help your child make her very own candy bars with this easy recipe.

Children read a famous letter from the American Civil War, then write a response, in this thoughtful history activity.

Here are four chocolate bark ideas to prepare with your kids that everyone will love.

This craft, a perfect pre-bedtime activity for a first sleepover, helps build up a ton of useful skills, like geometry, measurement, and basic sewing skills.

Here are three activities you can do at home and around town to bring algebra into your daily lives.

This activity will help generate ideas for your child to write about...without the moans and groans!

Here's a fun activity to show your child how to use prefixes and root words to "root out" the meaning of a word!

Parts of speech can be a difficult and dreary concept for many kids, but you can quickly turn that feeling around with this fun game.

Looking for way to help Japan? Start by making paper cranes! Learn how you and your child can show your support for Japan through the art of origami.

Making personalized postcards out of meaningful photographs is a fun, rainy day project.

Show your child how to paint in true Georgia O'Keeffe style. He'll enjoy painting art inspired by a master, and boost his math skills, too.

Help your child practice multiplication tables with this mental and physical multitasking game that uses a hula hoop to get into the swing of things.

Kids get to play mad scientist in this wacky drawing game that's a great way to help kids to mellow out after the high-energy antics of recess.

Give your fourth grader a head start in poetry with a simile writing activity that guides him in crafting a cute poem about the beloved family pet.

Learn about how to write a couplet poem in this easy introduction to the classic poetry style.

Make a paper floral bouquet for Mother's Day that looks as beautiful as real flowers and will last much longer!

These decorative vampire bat baskets make for the perfect Halloween party favors, and they're fun for you and your child to make!

Invite your kid to decorate your family's ordinary coffee mugs with brightly colored beaded rings!

Your fifth grader will have a blast sewing this plush neck pillow--and he'll sure be glad to have it on long car or airplane trips!

Save money by having your tween rock these homemade jeggings, a good craft for a lazy afternoon.

Wraps are a great alternative to the traditional PB & J and a BLT wrap is something your young chef can even make himself!

Big hoop earrings are popular and itâs no wonder why; they are light, airy and tons of fun! Help your child make a pair of hoop earrings that is all her own.

Help your child learn the parts of speech! Start with adjectives and have your child describe Santa Claus to someone who has never heard of him.