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Time is an abstract concept that's difficult to grasp. But waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven on Thanksgiving is a concretely yummy experience.

Simple and straightforward, this money math game helps kids practice counting, adding change, and working with decimals.

This fun game helps children learn to estimate the most basic unit of time--a minute--without a clock.

Play a game of "restaurant" to reinforce real-world applications of counting and using money.

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!

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

This heart print makes the perfect simple and sweet gift for Valentine's Day!

Sharing can be a challenge, and division doubly so! Practice halving numbers in this competitive card game.

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

Play a math logic and critical thinking game using a deck of cards. Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in this fun activity.

Practice of math facts is usually limited to drill sheets and flashcards. But kids are more likely to tune in to math facts if practice is presented as a game!

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

Practice multiplication facts and geography at the same time in this fun third grade math card game.

Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.

Kids discover what a homogeneous mixture is by adding sugar to distilled water and identify the various factors affecting solubility.

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.

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

For most second graders, a good secret code is just about irresistible. Here's one that builds math facts while you're at it!

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

Learn about coins and their value by making an animal piggy bank. Here's how to make a lion, pig, or sheep bank!

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

Creating number patterns with pencil and paper can be dull, but creating hopscotch pattern can bring exciting math learning!

Math Facts Game: A mix of musical chairs and Twister meets math. Nipping multiplication problems in the bud was never this much fun!

Tackle both boredom and mathematics with this inventive arts and craft project!

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

This pumpkin dessert recipe tastes like pie but looks like a no-bake cookie.

Check out this simple version of a pairs game that's played all over the world. It's a great way to practice estimating and predicting mathematical outcomes.

Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?

Make this easy recipe for Halloween, featuring white chocolate and pretzels, for a crispy, creepy treat!