Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

Engage your children with this fun fall activity that integrates math and science. First, your child will excavate to find leaves. Next, they'll examine them to determine the colors. Then, your child will graph their findings.

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

Perform a special St. Patrick's Day magic trick with this fun craft project! 

What is surface tension? Kids will discover how water-skating insects use surface tension to keep from sinking by making a model water walker.

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

This activity will inspire adults and kids alike to take time to explore the beauty in their community and discover the colors of fall while developing their descriptive and creative writing skills! 

With this activity, you'll create a family treasure...and reinforce social studies basics while you're at it!

Before your next family getaway, make a set of picture/word vocabulary cards together. These cards will build your child's language and comprehension skills.

Uh-oh! Is that a pill sitting on the counter or a piece of candy?

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

Here is an activity that your kids can make for Mother's Day, a garden pot filled with edible "flowers".

This holiday season, don't forget the many delights of "cookie science"! Here's a confection we especially like.

Introduce your child to the concept of the melting pot by decorating a patriotic 4th of July planter.

Make a story summary folder with your child to help develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

Understanding what forgiveness is and why it is important for friendships is a critical life skill. In this home activity, your child will learn about forgiveness and write a forgiveness letter to someone.

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.

Planning a beach vacation? Here's a cool nature craft you can make in the sand with your child.

In this activity your child will create their very own marble maze!

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

In this activity, learners will discover how to make a basic water filtration system using common materials found around the house or outside.

There's no better way to show mom you love her than with the tried and true breakfast in bed routine. Make whole wheat waffles along with a vase just for mom.

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

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

This year, celebrate Father's Day with three hilarious outdoor family games.