Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

How do people move pianos and heavy furniture into tall buildings? Show your kids some pulley potential with this simple household exercise!

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

In this science fair project, young children discover what happens when two fluids that have different densities get together.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

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