Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

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.

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

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

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

Make a bear cave for your child to play and explore, learning about bears and winter hibernation.

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

This experiment examines whether storing your orange juice at different temperatures affects its acidity.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

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.

This Christmas plate features your child's favorite holiday things through drawings. Make a Christmas plate with your child this holiday season.

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

Instead of loading up on mayonnaise based potato salad, your child can whip up something healthier: German potato salad!

Here's a thought-provoking activity to make new vocabulary words "stick" in the mind of your young learner.

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

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

Encourage your child to compare and contrast a wide variety of autumn-themed items by weighing various objects and recording their findings.

Whatever is stacked in your cupboard can be used to help your child learn how to compare fractions and decimals. A great hands-on math lesson!

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

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

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.

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.

Have your child observe, measure and record the amount of space objects occupy, and you'll have an inside space explorer on your hands in no time!

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.

Topped with roasted pumpkin, prosciutto, herbs, and feta, these pita pizzas are a healthy, seasonal alternative to your classic pie.

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.

Teach your young academic about counting and clocks with a tasty treat!