Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

This activity is a great starting point for practicing mental math because it is quick, easy and involves only simple addition facts.

Help your child practice multiplication tables with this mental and physical multitasking game that uses a hula hoop to get into the swing of things.

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.

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!

Engage your third-grader in this version of the classic game and she will get lots of practice using mental math to solve addition and subtraction problems.

This activity will help your child tackle those tricky fraction word problems by way of a hands-on method.

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

Practice of math facts is usually limited to drill sheets and flashcards. But kids are more likely to tune in to math facts if practice is presented as a game!

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

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

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

Gather the neighborhood children together and practice graphing with this backyard tournament!

Whether it's a bag lunch, goody bag, or used to decorate a table, this cute little fox bag is sure to make your kid smile.

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 game is a great way to help your child remember the names of shapes. Give it a go and before you know it, your kid will have all her shapes down pat.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Here's a math activity that uses coin riddles to help your third-grader improve his coin-counting and logical thinking skills.

Declare a "Pocket Day" in your house and help your child practice his addition skills as he counts how many pockets the family is wearing that day!

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 hands-on craft project, kids will make an analog clock of their own, and then use it to learn how to tell time.

Enjoy this kid-friendly recipe for Irish soda bread, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

Graph are a great way to organize information. Your child will get to practice graphing by creating a bar graph and a pictorial graph of her friend's names.

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!

These delicious Easter Basket Cupcakes are a simple, creative holiday treat. These cupcakes sit in waffle bowls with festive coconut grass and jellybean eggs.

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

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

Kids discover what a homogeneous mixture is by adding sugar to distilled water and identify the various factors affecting solubility.

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.