Invite your kindergartener to explore the bright new world of measurement by starting out with nonstandard (and tasty!) units, such as gummy bears or worms.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations

A food groups plate shows your child what category her foods belong in. Make a food groups plate with your child before dinnertime.

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

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

This cookie dough handles like molding clay, but also makes delicious cookies. Use this activity to strengthen your child's alphabet skills.

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

This do-it-anywhere guessing game helps reinforce number concepts. And it's a blast to play.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

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

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

Dinosaurs were huge creatures that left behind huge footprints that lasted for millions of years. In this science fair project, kids learn how dinosaur tracks were left behind!

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

Dig up some dinos while promoting curiosity and sensory skills in this hands-on activity that will have your child searching for prehistoric treasure!

This measurement activity uses feet to compare objects, but not the ones found on rulers and measuring sticks...the feet on your child's own body!

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

This very physical game gets math off the page and into the real world-- and it works on number sense and estimation, key skills for kindergarten readiness.

Try this fun garden graphing project with your kindergartener this summer to give him a leg up in math and science while spending some valuable time outdoors!

Forget the measuring stick! This fun math activity uses a body part, your child's hand, as a ruler.

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

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.

Shamrock Stamps are a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Simple and symmetrical, this symbol of Irish culture is the perfect shape for prints.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

This activity turns your kid into the family weatherman. Plus, it teaches him to collect data and begin to understand graphing.

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

Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!