Help your child rocket off for some high-flying fun with a jet pack you make from recycled materials and a few odds and ends.

"Crown" dad this Father's Day—and sneak in some letter-sound practice, too.

Help your child improve his coin counting skills in these two math games that have him race to reach $1.00.

Help your first grade child figure out contractions and their original two words by playing this simple game, Contraction Concentration!

How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.

In this activity, you and your child will practice taking a movement or calming break during homework or when feeling tired. Then, your child will write about and draw what the experience was like for them.

Make practicing addition facts more fun and teach your child some helpful strategies with this spin off of the traditional "Go Fish" game.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

Help your second grader understand compound words by doing this fast, goofy three legged race.

Your first grader will gain an understanding of time management as your holiday tasks become manageable, with this to-do list reinvented as an advent calendar!

Make quick sweet and salty walnuts, a delicious addition to fall salads and fruit and nut plates, or a simple afternoon snack.

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.

Here's an activity to encourage your young artist to read. Invite your child to visualize directions on colors, numbers, and shapes to create cool pictures!

Does your child love Roly, the orange cat from our Brainzy games? Create the perfect dress-up costume and bring your child’s dreams to life!

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

This fun first grade activity will make your child love vegetables (well, racing them anyway). Build a racecar from a zucchini and challenge the whole family!

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

Take a break with a paper bag costume. A great rainy-day art project.

This rainbow collage activity is a great way to practice using different materials to create texture. The completed craft is sure to brighten up any space.

Has the rain ruined your summer outdoor campfire plans? You can still make some tasty s'mores with the help of your oven!

Flowers will brighten up anyone's day! Share the joy of spring by making a picture of a vase with fun 3-D flowers that will never wilt.

Make this easy homemade tie for a great Father's Day gift this year.

Your second grader can honor two renowned U.S. Presidents--Abraham Lincoln and George Washington--by crafting larger-than-life pennies and quarters!

How do people move pianos and heavy furniture into tall buildings? Show your kids some pulley potential with this simple household exercise!

Kids will love painting shapes of objects in a still life while using strong colors showing highlights and shadows.

Take a page from Art Nouveau master Gustav Klimt and compose a shining collage.

Your child can emulate M.C. Escher with this hands-on art project for fall and Thanksgiving.

Help your child create a special Valentine's Day garland in this heart-y math activity. Soon he'll be creating patterns that are both intricate and lovely.

Turn snack time into a healthy ho-ho-holiday activity! Make a face that looks like a cartoon Santa using fruits. It will be a fun activity that will get your family in the holiday spirit, and spice up your snack time with healthy treats.

Before your crafty kid moves on to sewing needles and thread, help her create a beautiful cross-stitch pattern with markers!