Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

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.

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

This pumpkin dessert recipe tastes like pie but looks like a no-bake cookie.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

This recipes is so easy your child gets to be master chef for this kitchen activity. He'll bake peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies that happen to be vegan!

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

Enjoy this kid-friendly recipe for Irish soda bread, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

Teach your young academic about counting and clocks with a tasty treat!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

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

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?