Use a basic tape recorder and some favorite books to help your first grader read smoothly--and make someone's day in the process!

Forget toy stores! Show your first or second grader how to make a vehicle out of fruit from a neighbor's tree or local farmers' market.

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

What happens after the prince and the princess get married? This writing activity allows your child to answer that question for herself.

Help your second grader embrace his "green" side by recycling empty citrus peels into fruity ice cream bowls!

Don't shell out the money for a new pair of kicks! Help your second grader add some charm to her shoelaces with fabric dye.

Let your second grader channel a famous Dr. Seuss character--the Cat in the Hat--with this hat-making activity inspired by the main character.

Making a calendar is a great way for third graders to identify those words that are always capitalized. Here's how to get started.

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

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.

Encourage your child to practice skip counting by turning number patterns into this fun and interactive game of catch.

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

Play loteria, a Mexican board game! Help your child make this fun and festive game to help her build her vocabulary and have a blast while she's at it.

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

Has the rain ruined your summer outdoor campfire plans? You can still make some tasty s'mores with the help of your oven!

Delight your second grader (and his best friend!) by showing him how to make a friendship collage jar project for someone special this holiday season.

This science fair project idea creates cool new colorful fabric pattern designs and experiments with the mixing of colors.

If your second grader loves fruit snacks, but you're a little worried about the health aspect of those tasty store-bought treats, then this project is for you!

Got the pre-writing blues? Try this simple five-finger technique to help your second grader develop a sequenced plan for her early compositions.

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

Nothing says fall like pumpkin soup, but it's also really good for you, with high amounts of fiber, iron, zinc and free radical busting antioxidants.

Looking for a unique arts and crafts activity that gives some writing practice? Help your child make her own back-to-school business cards!

Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.

Give your child some practice with even numbers, while creating a cute Christmas keepsake. Create this skip counting book.

Make clothing battles a thing of the past by allowing your second grader to design his own dress-up shirt out of an ultra-comfy t-shirt for New Year's.

Here's a St. Patrick's Day card your child can make, write, and give. Great learning and lots of fun--a "lucky" combination for a lucky holiday!

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!

Give your smart second grader a rich challenge with this activity that combines graphing practice with money!

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

This family photo calendar can be made by your second grader. Make a family photo calendar with your child to celebrate another year together.