If your child enjoys drawing, here's a fun way to learn about compound words that uses art as a visual aid.

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

Help your second grader understand compound words by doing this fast, goofy three legged race.

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

In this project, learn about animal vision and different kinds of eyes: ocelli, compound eyes, and camera eyes. Find out what a jellyfish or grasshopper sees!

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

By selecting a pattern and carefully repeating it on the entire surface of a pumpkin, your child will transform a simple garden vegetable into a work of art.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

This hands-on family activity gives your child practice creating compound sentences, while teaching him skills that will help him become a better writer!

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

Show your child how to concoct a simple duo of household ingredients that changes color as acids and bases are added!

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

This simple sewing activity results in a pair of homemade fleece mittens!

Use this simple and versatile sauce in pasta, sandwiches, or atop baked chicken.

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

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

Invite children to create a Fourth of July centerpiece with this simple craft activity!

Be adventurous this Cinco de Mayo and give this simple recipe using pickled nopalitos a try!

Math Baseball is a fun and competitive way to review new math concepts and simple computations.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

Whip up an extra special treat for your hungry chef with these simple and creative brownie waffles!

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

Teach your child how to feed himself in the morning with this simple and delicious breakfast burrito recipe.

Analyze this simple betting game with your fourth grade student in order to discuss probability.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

These sparkling earrings look fancy but they're super simple to make using inexpensive craft items.

A simple science experiment exploring the physics of water pressure that's been amazing people since Medieval times.

Make learning how to calculate surface area easy and fun using this simple hands-on approach.