First graders are learning basic addition and subtraction math facts. Practice in the sandbox with this fun outdoor math activity!

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.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Using scherenschnitte, your science-savvy second grader will be able to create and display each part of a vegetable!

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.

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

Children are imaginative story-builders. Create a shoebox habitat with your child to put those budding creative instincts to good use.

Do this experiment to help your first grader understand how salt can be removed from salt water. All it takes are a few household materials.

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

This homemade parachute toy is incredibly easy to build. Plus, it gives kids an excuse to investigate and experiment...the backbone of kindergarten science.

Teach your child the meaning of recycle and reuse by repurposing plastic spoons as plant markers for your vegetable garden.

Lead your first grader on a nature walk ... with a scavenger hunt-style twist! They'll try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors.

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!

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

Here's a science activity that lets a first grader use an empty dish detergent bottle to create his own fountain as he explores air pressure.

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

While your cells are much too small to see without a microscope, you can create the look of a cell in your very own home with just an egg and vinegar!

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Roasting pumpkin seeds makes for a great Halloween activity, and a healthy snack!

Here's a first grade ladybug game that explores how air can move solid objects, and adds some measurement practice, too. Play, learn, and enjoy!