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.

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

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.

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

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

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

This pumpkin dessert recipe tastes like pie but looks like a no-bake cookie.

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

This science fair project idea teaches how the gases and pollution in the air affect the earth's atmosphere temperature.

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!

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

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.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

Want a fun way to teach your kid to tell time? Making a plate clock is a great way for him to learn how to tell time in a way he'll actually find exciting.

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!

How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

Why does honey crystallize? This science fair project project answers this question and identifies the variable that makes this sweet solute crystallize faster.

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

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

This Christmas plate features your child's favorite holiday things through drawings. Make a Christmas plate with your child this holiday season.

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

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.

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

Time is an abstract concept that's difficult to grasp. But waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven on Thanksgiving is a concretely yummy experience.