Understanding how a map works is tricky for kids, so why not make it into a fun activity for the whole family?

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

A classic campfire treat comes home with this fun and simple snack. Your child will go bananas for these gooey, delicious, scrumptious banana boats!

Help your second grader to a better understanding of how to count and represent money with age old game of tic-tac-toe.

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

Flowers will brighten up anyone's day! Share the joy of spring by making a picture of a vase with fun 3-D flowers that will never wilt.

Turkey cupcakes are quirky fowl-themed desserts that bring extra cheer to your Thanksgiving meal. Make turkey cupcakes that your kids will want to gobble up.

What’s the best part of fall? Pumpkins! Use this easy recipe to help your child make some delicious smelling pumpkin play dough. They can use their math skills to measure and mix and then have hours of fun playing!

The meaning of Thanksgiving can sometimes get lost among the fun of food and family. Discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving with this fun activity.

Explore geometric shapes and pattern as your child makes her very own Hawaiian kapa cloth.

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.

Your child will have fun creating an Earth Day Plate that he can eat off as often as he likes!

Take a page from Art Nouveau master Gustav Klimt and compose a shining collage.

Your child will do a fun science experiment using soap and pepper flakes to help understand the concepts of water molecules and the surface tension of water.

Help your child create a special Valentine's Day garland in this heart-y math activity. Soon he'll be creating patterns that are both intricate and lovely.

Make an initiation shield like the ones from the Kikuyu tribe in Africa for an art project.

Before your crafty kid moves on to sewing needles and thread, help her create a beautiful cross-stitch pattern with markers!

This flower necklace will have your child practicing patterns, repetition and tracing. Plus, it's so colorful and cute that it makes the perfect gift.

Young scientists develop a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, and then revise their hypothesis to find out which common household liquids dissolve candy corn.

Give your child a chance to feel like important airport personnel and learn a whole host of skills while he's at it!

Test your friends to find out if you can replicate the placebo effect's incredible results.

Milk is made of water and fat; but how can you separate the two? Find out in this color changing milk experiment.

Celebrate the gooey goodness of peanut butter with a yummy treat your young chef can whip together himself.

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

If your child is particularly handy or artistic, she'll love putting her talents toward making a custom key holder. It's the perfect gift for any occasion.

Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.

Outfit a pair of dark sunglasses with sneaky mirrors for eyes in the back of your head.

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

Come take off your shoes and explore with your feet. Your child will embark on a barefoot adventure as he plays with different textures.

This paper alternative to tie-dye is faster, easier, and (slightly) less messy, only requiring paper, white crayons, and a little imagination.