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In this experiment, you'll make a seafloor spreading model to learn more about how plate tectonics work and create mid-ocean ridges.

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

Have a bookworm on your hands? They'll boost their spelling and problem solving skills with this Oulipo activity re-writing lyrics to beloved Christmas songs!

Check out this fun science fair project to make a vinegar and baking soda balloon and demonstrate how gas is created as a result of the chemical reaction.

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.

Use playing cards to learn about temperature as well as positive and negative integers in this fourth grade math game.

Are you looking for an easy-to-play, fun game? Try Cat and Mouse. All you need is a large bed sheet or tablecloth, a "cat" and a "mouse", and you're all set.

Spider cupcakes are creepy-crawly treats that are perfect for Halloween. These spider cupcakes make for a great Halloween party treat.

Take a dive into the candy jar with this yummy science experiment.

Your fourth grader will get their mind working with this simple "Chanukah" anagram game. They will hone their language and spelling skills with this one!

Being present is essential for learning, so help your child become more aware of their body and surroundings through an activity called "mindful walking."

Transform your home into a theater with this fun Fall Family Theater Night activity! Invite the family to gather together to practice reading a fun fall-themed story in the format of a play.

Looking for a way to stay cool in the pool? Check out Elbow Tag, a simple and easy twist on the classic game tag.

This activity is a great way to engage learners in Earth Day celebrations while cultivating skills around nonfiction comprehension and research writing.

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

A homemade lava lamp gives any room a retro flair. Find out how to make a homemade lava lamp, and learn some science too, with this educational activity.

Discover whether cold or hot water from the faucet will boil faster on the stove.

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

Decorate with a banner made from paper, clover shapes and buttons to celebrate spring or St. Patrick's Day!

Here's a guide to help you design a challenging pool obstacle course for your elementary school children with ordinary pool toys and household objects.

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

Don't despair if numerators and denominators seem like a bore to your child. This colorful collage is sure to show him the brighter side of fractions.

Learn about how to write a couplet poem in this easy introduction to the classic poetry style.

Have your child build a model of a coral polyp, one of the tiny animals that composes a coral reef.

In the mood for a little lighthearted magic? Make your own chi chi sticks, inspired by the divination tools of ancient Chinese fortune tellers.

Believe it or not, images that are cast upon your eye's light-sensitive screen (called the retina) are upside down. Here's a fun, fast experiment to prove it!

Make Frankenstein bolts for your trick-or-treater this Halloween. These homemade Frankenstein bolts make your child look just like the popular monster.

Help your children practice their presentation skills by helping them create their very own show called "The Daily News."

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.