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.

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

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

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

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

Learn all about balance and motion as your child designs a corn maze!

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

In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

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.

In this activity, your child will transform an egg into a glowing, bouncy "ball" that they can play with.