Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

Bring a little science to your third grader's Christmas as you test out his sense of smell by exposing him to common Christmas scents found in your kitchen.

Discover whether the â5-second ruleâ is effective at determining whether food is still safe to eat after being dropped on the ground.

Using aluminum is a great way to recycle and make some shiny ornaments borrowing from this traditional Mexican art form. Here's an easy kids' activity!

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

Whatever is stacked in your cupboard can be used to help your child learn how to compare fractions and decimals. A great hands-on math lesson!

Conduct a simple experiment with your child to study how dirt tracks change as they age in this 1st grade science activity.

Your child can pretend she is a pro by creating a crackle painting that looks and feels like a classic work of art!

Here's an entertaining ball game filled with spins, jumps, and claps to keep your child having fun while you get a moment to yourself.

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.

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

Make exercise fun for your child with this energetic fitness game that's a cross between a cake walk and musical chairs.

We're sure your kid already knows that people often wear green on March 17th. This shamrock necklace is the perfect addition to any St. Patrick's Day ensemble.

Use a basic tape recorder and some favorite books to help your first grader read smoothly--and make someone's day in the process!

Shrimp are dredged in sweet rice flour and shredded coconut and baked till they're crisp and golden.

If you have a small family or just aren't into the idea of cooking this year, treat your family to this decadent, aromatic chicken recipe.

Make this spring break a memorable one by creating a "growth" flower with your child, also great for your second grader's writing practice!

Make use of your family's leftover Christmas cards and wrapping paper with a colorful letter craft activity!

Create some flying bats with your little one this Halloween season. This activity is a great way for your little one to learn about symmetry.

A heart wreath is a pretty and festive Valentine's Day decoration. Make a heart wreath with your child this Valentine's Day.

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

Celebrate the fiery colors of fall with a charming tree and a pile of wordy leaves.

Make quick sweet and salty walnuts, a delicious addition to fall salads and fruit and nut plates, or a simple afternoon snack.

Help your child create a mosaic mirror frame that's a bit modern and a bit vintage at the same time. All she needs are a dollar store frame and an old CD!

The next time you're trapped indoors on a dreary day, try this take on dodgeball. All you need are a group of kids, an open area and a soft, spongy ball.

Here's a hands-on activity that first grade use to help kids get a feel for equations. It uses popsicle sticks to practice addition and subtraction!

Race to create an equation in this game will help your child and his opponents get creative with addition, subtraction and multiplication.

Reflect on how fast your child has grown this past year with this ruler frame craft, perfect for gift-giving!

Here's a fun arts and crafts activity that has you and your child creating a book with a secret hollow!

Celebrate all your wonderful tongue taste buds with a giant paper tongue project -- you'll even get to decorate it with actual pieces of candy!