What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

Make Hanukkah gift bags with your child this holiday season. These Hanukkah gift bags are great for passing out gelt to teachers and friends.

Build your child's math skills with this 2nd-3rd grade activity. Similar to a carnival toss, this egg carton toss game is sure to provide hours of fun.

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

Kids will learn some cool stuff about chemical reactions by determining what happens when you mix different concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and yeast.

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

This costume wig is a simple craft that will result in a great item for Halloween, dress up, or pretend play. Make a yarn costume wig with your child.

What could be more fun than doing sidewalk art? How about making your own colored sidewalk chalk!

Craft a durable, three-dimensional Santa boot that looks great as a stocking, gift box, holiday decoration, or table centerpiece.

Petanque, a traditional French lawn game, is a wonderful activity to entertain groups of kids and help them learn a little bit about other cultures.

Make a creative Father's Day art card to celebrate your family's beloved guy!

Instead of drilling facts, grab sidewalk chalk and head outside for a rousing game of this Math Run game. Play the Math Run game with your child.

Your third grader will love reliving his favorite holiday story as he creates a charming Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer sculpture!

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

Let your third grader newscaster practice presentation skills with this video "card" to celebrate Dad this Father's Day!

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

Instead of piling on jackets and mittens, settle down for an afternoon of paper magic with this three-dimensional snowflake craft.

A riff on the classic board game, St. Patrick's Day Snakes and Ladders is a fun game the whole family can enjoy.

Learn about the role of Earth's rotation on the Coriolis Effect and hurricanes in this science project. Model the Coriolis Effect on a hurricane's direction.

Yarn ornaments are a beautiful and crafty way to celebrate the holidays. Make a set of yarn ornaments with your child, then hang them on your Christmas tree.

Help your third grader make the Scoop 'N Catch--a great choice for a fun and inexpensive afternoon.

Perform a special St. Patrick's Day magic trick with this fun craft project! 

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

This year, celebrate Father's Day with three hilarious outdoor family games.

Many kids find themselves especially challenged by writing in third grade. Here's how you can help, using a technique called "storyboarding."

What is topography? Kids find out by learning to make and read a topographic map in this awesome science fair project idea.