Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

Before your treat your child (and yourself!) to a yummy snack, help her learn a little about Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion!

Use pepper and soap to discover some fun facts about the properties of water.

Does your child always demand to know why the sky is blue, how the sun moves across the sky, or where wind comes from?

The objective of this science project was to build a model of a volcano and observe reaction between different substances, including baking soda and vinegar.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

Teach your child about healthy foods and how to make a meal that is good for them with this fun activity that you both can do together.

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

Water can go from solid to liquid to gas...but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out.

Help your kid feel like a superhero with this safe and fun science experiment that creates an electrical charge that's like a mini lightning bolt!

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

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

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!

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.