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Make a wanted poster of a villain from a favorite book or fairy tale in this fun reading comprehension activity!

Kids are acutely aware of what's "fair" and what's not. Here's a quirky way to teach your first grader the importance of voting and democracy.

Help your first grader build sight word knowledge by creating a reading pointer and taking the family on a house-wide reading tour!

This simple and fun project introduces kids to the art of pottery and offers them a glimpse into how ancient peoples created the very first Neolithic pottery.

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

Put an oatmeal box, a flashlight, and some construction paper together and you have the makings of an incredibly cool bedroom planetarium!

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Encourage your child to make a Chinese scroll painting as part of his world history or art studies, or just to pass the time on a weekend.

This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

Transform your home into a theater with this fun Fall Family Theater Night activity! Invite the family to gather together to practice reading a fun fall-themed story in the format of a play.

The alphabet is a big learning milestone for most kids. Help your child learn alphabetical order by making a food list in this fun Thanksgiving activity.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

Forget toy stores! Show your first or second grader how to make a vehicle out of fruit from a neighbor's tree or local farmers' market.

Make this creative "story cartoon" tray to help your first grader build reading comprehension skills while having a hilarious time!

Fire up the grill, break out the raffia and get crafty with flowers--it's time to learn how to throw your own luau!

Using paper plates, have the kids make these fun animal masks and your house will be transformed into a jungle.

It's always fun to recycle household items into something great. Here's a quick and easy way to turn a used juice box into a police radio for hours of play!

New readers need to develop a "bank" of words they can read by sight. Hate flashcards? Consider this fresh way to practice sight words to perfection...Bingo!

Make Frankenstein bolts for your trick-or-treater this Halloween. These homemade Frankenstein bolts make your child look just like the popular monster.

Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.

Build good first grade reading and writing skills, as well as family peace and quiet, with this hand made story book about mornings in your home.

Here's a pumpkin nut bread recipe that makes for a wonderful project on a crisp autumn afternoon.

Let your child catch you making deliberate errors in this silly game that promotes serious learning about punctuation.

This Sephardic meat pie features ground beef, mashed potato, onions, and spices simmered in a hearty gravy and then baked in matzoh crust.

Crisps are the hidden gem of the homemade dessert world.

The kitchen can be a favorite place for kids. And cooking helps them develop valuable skills-- from eye-hand coordination, to reading, to math

Nothing says fall like pumpkin soup, but it's also really good for you, with high amounts of fiber, iron, zinc and free radical busting antioxidants.

Host a royal party full of "please and thank you" - even the queen would approve. Have a ball while your kids practice etiquette!

With this cool floating rocks project, your child will get some hands-on experience with buoyancy and learn why certain rocks like pumice are able to float.

Celebrate Easter brunch with these flaky, delicious, and--yes--healthy whole wheat "bunny biscuits."