Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

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.

Challenge your budding wordsmith to see how many words he can make out of his own name, using homemade flashcards.

Take the spookiness out of spiders with this web-making activity! Your child will practice talking about and creating shapes in this Halloween craft, and learn about spiders along the way.

Here's a motivational kit that lets your emerging reader know you're with him for the whole wild ride.

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

Understanding how good friends can have a positive effect on our lives is important in all stages of life! In this activity, children will write create a "Want Ad for a Friend" and will list all of the characteristics that are most important in a friend.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

In this activity, your child will learn the benefits of positive thinking. They will write positive statements about themselves and create a gratitude board.

Foster a love of words in your little cupid this Valentine's Day by creating a memory game that doubles as an early reading activity.

Help your child sharpen time skills by creating a special day and charting each part in a detailed schedule.

Compound words get easier if kids can spot two smaller words that they already know inside. Add some fun to the process with this card game!

Create a beautiful piece of art to celebrate Hanukkah! Using easy to find materials, your child will create a one of a kind suncatcher great for decoration or even a gift to family and friends!

This fun project will showcase spring's freshest flowers and help your child contribute to the Passover Seder.

This year on Mother's Day, here's a gift that builds vocabulary while bringing a smile to Mom's face!

This Thanksgiving table runner craft isn't just fun and festive, it also helps your child build muscles for hand strength, fine motor skills, and handwriting.

Ancient tribes believed that these dolls kept worries away at night. Your 1st grader can make his own and learn about history, culture, and art in this activity

Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.

Transfer your child's artwork onto clothing using an iron-on transfer. It's easier than it sounds, and your child will love wearing his artwork!

Help you child learn the colors of the rainbow and paint them in order by making a beautiful rainbow pot.

Help your first grader practice sight words with this fun activity. Learn how to put together a puzzle while practicing common sight words.

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

Check out this fun science fair project idea for 1st grade: a solar eclipse model that demonstrates total, partial, and annular solar eclipses.

Bring barnyard fun to a rainy day by making this simple pig nose, or make several noses and round up two of your child's friends to act out Three Little Pigs.

Deep relaxation is a great way to create the conditions for learning by helping students let go of tension and worry.

Use painted pasta to create your very own ancient Egyptian necklace.

Here's an arts and crafts activity that has your first-grader or second-grader using crayons and black paint to create a beautiful wax-resist nightscape.

Your kindergartener will improve his fine motor skills and learn beginning baking techniques as he helps you concoct this crumbly apple dessert!

Gather the neighborhood children together and practice graphing with this backyard tournament!