Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

Give your fourth grader a head start in poetry with a simile writing activity that guides him in crafting a cute poem about the beloved family pet.

Research shows that when we focus on things we are grateful for, we literally rewire our brains to focus on the positive. Help kids experience the joy of gratitude by creating trees that give thanks.

This fun activity will have your child creating a Halloween-themed bookmark to use throughout the Halloween season. All they have to do is follow the directions on the legend!

This easy at-home experiment is a great way to "see" science.

The human knot game is a perfect team-building exercise and a fun activity that's sure to bring lots of laughs along the way.

In this activity, your student will be invited to build a chair out of building blocks that is designed to meet the specific size and shape of a small doll or toy figure.

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

In this activity, your child will write a poem recognizing and appreciating the beauty inherent in diversity.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

This watercolor landscape creates the background for the adventures of Little Red Riding Hood by using spooky silhouettes for the characters.

Why pay for expensive plates when you can paint original designs on your own dishes? This fun activity will bring out your kid's creative side.

Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week to come up with your own solar calendar!

Don't throw that Sunday paper away just yet! If you've got a kid who thinks she's "too old" for crafts, introduce her to beautifully simple newspaper flowers.

Develop your child's hand-eye coordination in a fun and engaging way by challenging her to a game of Drop Catch.

Want to play publisher for a day? Become a book jacket illustrator for this creative and fun project.

Combine winter charm with DIY fashion to create this lovely piece of jewelry.

With this science fair idea, little scientists will gain valuable insights into the physics behind throwing a baseball.

Help your child create a magical miniature garden in the most unlikely of places: a recycled plastic bottle!

In this fun fall-themed activity, your child will design and decorate a pumpkin based on a picture book. After completing their pumpkin, they’ll write a short story about a new adventure related to their picture book.

Children build a "Loving Kindness Garden" to represent what they have learned about love, mindfulness, and caring for others in community.

For a fun family activity to introduce your child to genetics, have your child go on a search for dominant and recessive family genes!

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

The purpose of this science fair project is to study the properties of sugar and examine individual preferences for sugar and other sweeteners.

This apple cider recipe makes a perfect drink for a cold winter day. Make our apple cider recipe with your child this holiday season.

Encourage your child to learn about air pressure by helping him devise his own squirt gun with a water bottle.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Create your own cloud with an activity that will explain how important concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation work.