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Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

This experiment examines whether storing your orange juice at different temperatures affects its acidity.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Here's a thought-provoking activity to make new vocabulary words "stick" in the mind of your young learner.

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

This hands-on activity gives your child an opportunity to apply various strategies to solve a problem and to check if his answer makes sense.

Whatever is stacked in your cupboard can be used to help your child learn how to compare fractions and decimals. A great hands-on math lesson!

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!

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

Have your child observe, measure and record the amount of space objects occupy, and you'll have an inside space explorer on your hands in no time!

Make this delectable custard, meringue, and graham cracker pie will give your fifth grader practice with measurement and get him interested in the kitchen.

Introduce your fourth or fifth grader to volume by having him build rectangular prisms, and then count each sugar cube to check his volume calculations.

Topped with roasted pumpkin, prosciutto, herbs, and feta, these pita pizzas are a healthy, seasonal alternative to your classic pie.

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

Teach your young academic about counting and clocks with a tasty treat!

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

Get your child excited about measuring with this fun and easy household measurements activity.

Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!