Help your child explore chromatography, which is the process of separating colors or pigments, and create a neat art project in the process!

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

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

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 easy Halloween-themed science experiment for first-graders is perfect for chilly October afternoons or great as a Halloween party activity.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for homemade spearmint ice cream!

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

If your science savy third grader is up for a challenge, let her bend light with a casserole dish!

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

Get your sense of humor ready for this fun science experiment that demonstrates the fundamental physics of air pressure.

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

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.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

Making your own glass cleaner is easy, effective and inexpensive!

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.