This science fair project looks one of the most important factors affecting seed germination: water. A fun and easy plant biology experiment for 3rd graders.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

This first grade science activity is great for winter! Your child will grow and observe her own amaryllis bulb, keeping a journal of her scientific findings.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

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.

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!

Practice conversions within the metric system in this fun math card game for third graders.

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

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

This measurement activity uses feet to compare objects, but not the ones found on rulers and measuring sticks...the feet on your child's own body!

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

Here's a thought-provoking activity to make new vocabulary words "stick" in the mind of your young learner.

Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

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 a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.