In this science project, young children observe, record, and create collections of colors in their world and increase their powers of observation.

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

Can a horse lead itself to the carrot? Train your horse with carrots and boxes and test horse memory in this fun zoology science fair project.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

This winter garden project is just about bomb-proof, and believe it or not, it might even make a great gift. So get craft happy with your first grader!

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

Your child grows a green thumb and flowers with this seed planting activity that also celebrates the 100th day of school!

If you're looking for something to keep your kid busy on a warm day, and give him some writing practice in the process, bring on the mud!

This activity is a fun challenge for students who have just started learning to program educational robots.

Teach your child about using pumps to move water in this simple and educational preschool science activity!

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Test your friends to find out if you can replicate the placebo effect's incredible results.

Kids often ask, "how tall am I?" This science fair project seeks to determine how well kids can guess their own heights.

This science fair project idea teaches that time always passes at the same rate and nothing we do in our daily life âreallyâ affects how fast it moves.

In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

What is surface tension? Kids will discover how water-skating insects use surface tension to keep from sinking by making a model water walker.

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

Kids will learn how to clean fish tank the natural way. Add catfish to the tank and see if your water gets cleaner.

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious children. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a growing writing activity!

When critters protect themselves by taking on the patterns of nature, it's called "camouflage." Play this camouflage matching game with your child!

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

It's a rare kid who doesn't like a sandbox. Next time you're out digging, build in some earth science, too.

Check out this fun science fair project idea for 1st grade: a solar eclipse model that demonstrates total, partial, and annular solar eclipses.

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

Wiggly worms are known for staying buried in the soil, but how does that affect plants? Are earthworms and plant growth related?

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.