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Introduce your fourth or fifth grader to volume by having him build rectangular prisms, and then count each sugar cube to check his volume calculations.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

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

Your child can turn cookie dough into a big pile of colorful painted fall leaves ready for eating!

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

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

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

Any time is the perfect time to whip up a delicious batch of fluffy pumpkin cookies.

How many steps long is the hallway? Kids put their graph-making skills to work as they make a step map of their own house.

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!

Have your child construct his own Christmas tree from construction paper while cutting, overlapping and measuring to create an adorable modern design.

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

Make this delicious warm apple bread for Hanukkah.

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

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

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

Time is an abstract concept that's difficult to grasp. But waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven on Thanksgiving is a concretely yummy experience.

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

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Use familiar household items and decorations to turn estimation into a fun game!

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.

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!

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

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

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

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

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