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

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

This writing activity to get your third grader to combine the fun of poetry with the excitement of celebrating a birthday.

Okay, identifying place value isn't as fun as eating ice cream, but with a few index cards and a competitive spirit, it can be disguised a game!

The objective of this science fair project is to explore the relationship between acidic and basic compounds.

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

The Math Monster will save your second grader from repetitive math flashcards. Guessing mystery math facts is a fun way for him to polish arithmetic skills!

Instead of drilling facts, grab sidewalk chalk and head outside for a rousing game of this Math Run game. Play the Math Run game with your child.

Practice subtraction with your second grader in this fun dice game. Math concepts have never been more fun!

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

Here is a fun at-home physical activity that encourages movement while also working on literacy or math skills!

Your child will be cheering for 8s and 9s as she tries to create a larger number than her competitors. Whoever ends up with the largest number wins!

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

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

Okay, engaging in a graphing activity may sound ho-hum, but if you use fun data, it changes the picture entirely.

Most parents probably wouldn't mind subtracting 8-9 years off their age. Here's a fun third grade subtraction activity that may do just that.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

Playing the Number Sentence Game with your child gives him the opportunity to practice ordering and comparing numbers using symbols.

This game turns prediction, a major component of third grade reading, into a fun game.

Here's a super fun game to get in some place value practice with your child!

Make practicing addition facts more fun and teach your child the helpful strategy of adding quickly to 10 in this fun and easy-to-make card game!

Use a deck of playing cards to practice place value and other math concepts with your upper elementary child!

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

Make practicing addition facts more fun and teach your child some helpful strategies with this spin off of the traditional "Go Fish" game.

Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Graph are a great way to organize information. Your child will get to practice graphing by creating a bar graph and a pictorial graph of her friend's names.