Help cement the concept of place value with this simple activity that involves creating a set of dials made from Styrofoam cups.

Capture a bit of mythological magic with this clever sock craft!

A homemade lava lamp gives any room a retro flair. Find out how to make a homemade lava lamp, and learn some science too, with this educational activity.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

Create a herd of pachyderms to parade across a dresser or tabletop and take the opportunity to teach your kid a little bit about these majestic mammals.

Frog cupcakes make the perfect treat for kids who love their amphibians.

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

In this activity, your child will reflect on how adults can learn from kids. They will watch a TED Talk presented by a 12-year-old girl about the power of young people’s ideas and teachings, and they will generate some of their own unique ideas.

Introduce your kid to cooking basics as you make shepherd's pie: a traditional Irish dish thanks to the trusty potato!