Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

In this fun science project your child will get practice following directions and getting messy as they learn all about slime!

This Valentine's Day, promote strong hearts with an active relay that the whole family can enjoy! It's light on the wallet, but heavy on heart health.

Take the classic game to a new level, by including super fun directions inside the chalk-drawn boxes.

Even the birds need to get out of the rain during the winter months. Help your child help nature and fill a lazy afternoon with this easy, cute craft.

Use a basic tape recorder and some favorite books to help your first grader read smoothly--and make someone's day in the process!

Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

Your child can celebrate autumn by creating their very own beautifully decorated tree cone, covered with bright leaves celebrating the season.

Even the most reluctant beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger."

What better way to raise awareness about the environment than with an eco-friendly Earth-themed party? Get your party started with this step-by-step guide.

For some good "green" fun, pull out your blender. A spinach smoothie?! You better believe it! And kids will not only slurp it up, they"ll beg for seconds.

This chore obstacle course will keep your child entertained and engaged, while also helping them improve their efficiency at everyday tasks.

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

Make exercise fun for your child with this energetic fitness game that's a cross between a cake walk and musical chairs.

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

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

Here is a fun at-home physical activity that encourages movement while also working on literacy or math skills!

Help your child get comfortable with the concept of estimation, which will come in handy during everything from standardized tests to future shopping trips!

This stamp-making fabric craft will get you in the mood for a picnic and get your child excited about fruit.

Brrrrr! It's chilly outside. Now's the perfect time to create a snow globe. But, don't worry, you don't need glass for this dome.

Has the rain ruined your summer outdoor campfire plans? You can still make some tasty s'mores with the help of your oven!

Take a bite out of these sticky-sweet banana ghosts to create a Halloween memory your kid's taste buds will never forget.

Give your smart second grader a rich challenge with this activity that combines graphing practice with money!

Spark your child's interest in international sporting events by creating a banner of world flags.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

Your first or second grader will delight in creating multi-colored confetti egg smashers, traditional in Mexico, called cascarones!

Your child can celebrate St. Patrick's Day by creating this textured clover made from tissue paper.

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.