Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

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

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!

How does water pressure change with depth? Kids learn how pressure works underwater with this cool and easy demo.

Come take off your shoes and explore with your feet. Your child will embark on a barefoot adventure as he plays with different textures.

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

The possibilities are endless with this fun Halloween-themed STEM activity! With simple supplies, your child will experiment, adapt, and use their creativity while they build structures using different specifications.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

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

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Help your child experiment with the combination of acid and baking soda by making these homemade bath bombs!

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

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Create your own cloud with an activity that will explain how important concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation work.

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.