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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!

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

Every time a sound is produced it emits a sound wave. This experiment demonstrates how sound travels, using nothing more than a spoon and a string!

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

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

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

Your child will learn science and make a fun new malleable toy with this balloon sandbag science experiment.

Here's a classic celery science experiment that uses celery and food coloring to demonstrate how plants absorb water.

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

Teach your child some scientific basics as you explore the densities of various liquids in this fun experiment.

Help your child experiment with the combination of acid and baking soda by making these homemade bath bombs!

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

What is it about a Slinky that causes it to walk down the steps? This simple experiment is a perfect illustration of both gravity and momentum.

This kindergarten science activity will help her explore the changing states of matter which transform an egg from raw to soft to hard-boiled.

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. Your young detective can make his own tiny looking glass. It's simple to make!

Here's a science activity that lets a first grader use an empty dish detergent bottle to create his own fountain as he explores air pressure.

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

What happens when colored beams of light mix? You might be surprised.

Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension, and pull an awesome stunt in the process!

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

This homemade parachute toy is incredibly easy to build. Plus, it gives kids an excuse to investigate and experiment...the backbone of kindergarten science.

Try the classic balloon-on-the-wall trick with your kid and watch static electricity in action.

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.

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

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

If your fourth grader is obsessed with all things glow-in-the-dark, then here's an activity that will really light up her imagination!