This November, it's elephant versus donkey! Does your third grader understand the meaning behind the animals political parties choose to represent them?

This sponge relay game is the perfect way to cool off and to keep kids' minds sharp this summer.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

With this activity, you'll create a family treasure...and reinforce social studies basics while you're at it!

Make unique and pretty bracelets using that all-purpose mainstay of crafts and home repair: duct tape!

Learn about the fruit fly life cycle in this experiment. Capture fruit flies to examine various stages of insect metamorphosis.

Skip boring oatmeal and toast for a creative breakfast treat that is sure to delight and charm!

Help the elephant bird come back to life with this awesome paper mache craft.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

Have you ever wondered how many numbers most people can memorize? Test your friends to find out!

This rainbow collage activity is a great way to practice using different materials to create texture. The completed craft is sure to brighten up any space.

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

Boost your child's listening, verbal and teamwork skills with this unique trust game in which one player guides another through a maze using only words.

These festive red and blue drink umbrellas are the perfect DIY party idea. While you're making them you can even sneak in a little compass practice.

This year, celebrate Father's Day with three hilarious outdoor family games.

Let your child experiment with and experience mixed media art in this introductory art project.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

This holiday season, don't forget the many delights of "cookie science"! Here's a confection we especially like.

Your child can make a sweet and savory spinach strawberry salad; two ingredients that come together for a light and fresh summer dish!

Science fair project that identifies the differences between soils from different environments and attempts to figure out why those differences exist.

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.

Learning to identify prime numbers can be tricky. But this fun card game can make memorizing some basic prime numbers a breeze.