In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

Delay your child's sugar overload, and develop his critical thinking skills, by doing some "sweet sorting" of his Halloween treasures!

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

By selecting a pattern and carefully repeating it on the entire surface of a pumpkin, your child will transform a simple garden vegetable into a work of art.

Your first grader will improve her fine motor skills as she designs her own drum set with recycled household objects and art supplies!

Does your kid have a stash of sweets left over from Halloween? Turn that pile of candy into a learning opportunity with this sorting and categorizing activity.

This engaging project encourages young children to practice and refine the important scientific skills of sorting and classification.

In this activity, your child will reflect on one role model in their life or research one historical figure that has displayed perseverance. Then, they will create a slideshow presentation or poster that defines and illustrates perseverance.

Help your child learn science and math skills like sorting, sequencing, and ordering while taking a nature walk and collecting and collaging leaves.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

This science project teaches students the relationship between compost and plant growth. Students conduct an experiment with different types of compost.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

This simple sewing activity results in a pair of homemade fleece mittens!

Use this simple and versatile sauce in pasta, sandwiches, or atop baked chicken.

This heart print makes the perfect simple and sweet gift for Valentine's Day!

Make your own Matryoshka out of simple craft materials in this easy how-to!

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

Add a flourish of flowers to your dining table with simple and creative sponge art!

These paper Scandinavian tiles are simple to create, and they make for a beautiful and unique keepsake.

This is a simple, nutritious food kids love for snacks and lunches all year.

Invite children to create a Fourth of July centerpiece with this simple craft activity!

Be adventurous this Cinco de Mayo and give this simple recipe using pickled nopalitos a try!

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

Here's a fun activity to reinforce simple short and long vowel words for your first grader.

Math Baseball is a fun and competitive way to review new math concepts and simple computations.

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

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

Whip up an extra special treat for your hungry chef with these simple and creative brownie waffles!