What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

Help your third grader make the Scoop 'N Catch--a great choice for a fun and inexpensive afternoon.

In this experiment, kids will see if pruning tomato plants makes them more fruitful and learn about the factors that contribute to a plant's fruit production.

Make your own wrapping paper with some materials from around the house. Try to make your own wrapping paper this year for a unique presentation for your gifts.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

With this activity, you'll create a family treasure...and reinforce social studies basics while you're at it!

This Thanksgiving table runner craft isn't just fun and festive, it also helps your child build muscles for hand strength, fine motor skills, and handwriting.

Bring the zoo to you with this fun second grade arts and crafts activity: make a mini menagerie using colored pipe cleaners, a pencil and marker, and eyes!

Before your next family getaway, make a set of picture/word vocabulary cards together. These cards will build your child's language and comprehension skills.

Let your fourth grader contribute to your 4th of July picnic with this creative caddy craft project.

Set off an a science adventure as you prepare a row of bee homes for your new visitors.

This holiday season, don't forget the many delights of "cookie science"! Here's a confection we especially like.

In this activity, your child will be asked to create a boat that can successfully float while holding 25 pennies.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

It's that time of the year again! Celebrate the start of a new school year with a back to class bash, complete with arts and crafts, food and games.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

This Where the Wild Things Are costume will make your little wild thing look just like Max. This Where the Wild Things Are costume is surprisingly easy to make.

Check out this cool science project idea to learn about rocks and explore the cycles of formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks in the Earth's crust.

Have your child kick off their summer vacation by making a miniature water slide!

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.

Learn how to tell time by the sun with this cool science fair project idea that tracks how the accuracy of a sundial changes over time.

Do hand soaps and sanitizers prevent the growth of bread mold? If so, why? Kids will find out with this fun and informative science fair project idea.