This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

In this science fair project, students will create a model of a shoreline, observe erosion and examine how jetties prevent erosion.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

This costume wig is a simple craft that will result in a great item for Halloween, dress up, or pretend play. Make a yarn costume wig with your child.

Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!

This variation on the game of tag combines exercise, teamwork, and a little friendly trickery.

Cool down this summer and stay active, too, with a wet clothes relay! 

Explore if planting seeds in a certain direction will affect how fast it germinates.

2nd graders with some weaving experience can turn a gallon milk jug and plastic grocery bags into a functional basket.

Help your child learn about the world through this 3rd-4th grade geography activity: start a postcard collection and mark where they came from on a world map.

These kid-friendly banana muffins are fun to make, and they pack in the protein with a healthy dose of quinoa added to the mix.

Enjoy the beautiful outdoors and indulge in a colorful game of I Spy while you're at it! It's just as fun as classic I Spy but twice as educational.

Celebrate Kwanzaa with your fourth grader, or introduce them to a new cultural practice, by showing them how to weave a Kwanzaa mat out of an ordinary paper bag!

Help your child practice multiplication tables with this mental and physical multitasking game that uses a hula hoop to get into the swing of things.

Your fourth grader be delighted to create monkey companions out of poster board! They also provide a perfect opportunity to teach her interesting monkey facts.

Homophones are those tricky little words that tend to confound early learners. Help your second grader ace the challenge with this outdoor game.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

Find out whether packaged seeds actually do expire in this new science fair project idea.

Practice probability as well as negative and positive numbers in this fun math card game designed for fourth graders.

These paper Scandinavian tiles are simple to create, and they make for a beautiful and unique keepsake.

Keep your child active this summer by transforming old milk jugs into scoops and newspaper into a ball with this exciting game of catch!

Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.

Make subtraction practice more fun with this outdoor review game that's great for beginning math learners and more advanced!

Create your very own adorable reindeer to keep you company throughout the holiday season.

Eating a healthy breakfast starts the day out right, and your child can make something tasty and nutritious while honing her culinary skills!

Turn snack time into a healthy ho-ho-holiday activity! Make a face that looks like a cartoon Santa using fruits. It will be a fun activity that will get your family in the holiday spirit, and spice up your snack time with healthy treats.

Determine whether butterflies like to drink sugar water, salt water, or plain water.

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

Practice math and measurement with your third grader this Fourth of July by making these festive cupcakes!