How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

Want to spark your third grader's interest in gardening? Help him make popsicle stick fairies to decorate an enchanting garden oasis.

Show your child how to "recycle" by making a milk box toy car. Here's how to get started.

Inspire your learner to love poems like Sonia Sotomayor by reading some poetry aloud!

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

Plan ahead for summer, by constructing a holiday calendar with your child. A great way to teach kids about time!

Let the world be your canvas by transforming an ordinary household window into a snowy holiday scene.

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

This math game helps fourth graders improve their understanding of positive and negative integers in a fun way.

Use simple materials to build a "worm hotel" with your kindergarten soil scientist...and see what worms really do all day.

Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.

Use sticks and stones to create create an outdoor version of tic-tac-toe!

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

Build your child's math skills with this 2nd-3rd grade activity. Similar to a carnival toss, this egg carton toss game is sure to provide hours of fun.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Make an edible bracelet from Froot Loops and a shoelace! This Block Institute art activity will engage your special needs or mainstream child at snacktime.

This science fair project on testing water hardness is a great introduction to practical chemistry. Test and learn the difference between hard and soft water.

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

What do a pool, a raft and a golf club have in common? They are all integral ingredients in the fun game of Aqua Golf, a great activity for kids of all ages.

The Egg in a Basket, a traditional British breakfast component, is a simple snack that kids and parents can cook together!

Cool down this summer and stay active, too, with a wet clothes relay! 

Kids put their geography knowledge to the test in this balloon volley game inspired by the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go".

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.

Learn how to make onigiri, a popular Japanese snack.

Try this fall-inspired art activity with your child to teach some basic art principles about color, pattern and texture.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Transform ordinary metal paper clips into wearable jewelry by adding beads and linking the clips together.

Zombie cupcakes are baked goods that look as if they've been pulled fresh from a skull. Make zombie cupcakes this Halloween.

Compare and order numbers and introduce mathematical inequalities in this fun math card game.

This Santa Claus craft is made to look like the jolly holiday icon himself. Make a Santa Claus craft with your child this holiday season.