Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

Encourage your child to compare and contrast a wide variety of autumn-themed items by weighing various objects and recording their findings.

Get your child excited about measuring with this fun and easy household measurements activity.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

From Canada's flag, to the Toronto Maple Leafs, to classic maple syrup cookies, the maple tree is very much a part of Canadian heritage.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.