What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

Nothing says fall like pumpkin soup, but it's also really good for you, with high amounts of fiber, iron, zinc and free radical busting antioxidants.

What causes the seasons to change? Kids find out by modeling the earth's tilt using a globe, flashlight and graph paper in this cool science fair project idea.

Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills this holiday season! This decadent bread pudding, dressed up with pumpkin and warm spices, is a holiday show-stopper.

There's no better way to show mom you love her than with the tried and true breakfast in bed routine. Make whole wheat waffles along with a vase just for mom.

Looking for a way to make vocab practice a little more engaging? This easy twist on the classic game is a great way to build your child's vocabulary.

Reinforce your child’s understanding of geometry and 2D shapes while learning about the artist Mary Blair and her amazing contributions to many loved movies, books, and characters throughout her career.

Help your kids map the "global footprint" of your family's grocery cart by investigating how far your food travels before landing on your dinner table.

Did you know cooking supports your child in learning complex math skills? Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills by whipping up some healthy sweet potatoes for a dinner side dish!

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.

A valentine wreath brightens up any home on Valentine's Day. Craft a pretty valentine wreath out of colorful chocolate kisses.

Have you ever noticed the ridges on a dog's nose? In this project, we take several dogs' nose prints and discover just how unique they are!

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

Next time you're headed out on the road with your fourth grader, try this alphabet-geography game that the whole family can play.

Stay active over summer vacation with this fun take on the old favorite Red Rover!

This activity will make you want to celebrate more often, and save them up for a collection of cork animals.

Challenge your child to a word count war, and practice good note-taking skills at the same time!

Give your child some simple craft supplies and see what happens in this heartwarming and artistic contribution to the Seder table this year.

Celebrate Earth Day by making a poster that encourages people not to litter.

This decimal game is a great way to help your child get familiar with how decimal values work.

Teach your child the art of the status update with this cutting-edge take on the old-fashioned book report: the social media book review!

Using low-tech supplies and a little extra ingenuity you can help your fourth grader create this unique, heartfelt Valentine card.

Greeting cards are nice, but after they've been opened most cards soon end up in the trash. This year, make Dad a Father's Day card he'll treasure forever.

Create a fun hands-on game to practice long division, using magnetic numbers on a fridge.

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

Believe it or not, images that are cast upon your eye's light-sensitive screen (called the retina) are upside down. Here's a fun, fast experiment to prove it!

Press pause on your speedy reader's latest adventure with an activity perfect for book lovers.

Don't throw that Sunday paper away just yet! If you've got a kid who thinks she's "too old" for crafts, introduce her to beautifully simple newspaper flowers.

Your fourth grader will improve her hand-eye coordination making catnip mice, and you'll finally have a use for all those mate-less socks in the laundry room!

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.