Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

Let your curious kindergartener experiment with this tasty combo as you sneak a little compare and contrasting practice into the mix

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

Even your first grader can get involved in the lighting of the Kwanzaa Kinara with this clever flameless Kinara project!

Here's a science and nature activity to help your kindergartener get outdoors and learn about the structure of leaves.

Teach your child the colors of the rainbow while creating an impressive treat that will brighten up the whole kitchen.

With a newspaper, highlighter, and some fun extra prizes, you can help your first grader start lifetime reading habits with print all around us.

Help your first grader, second grader, or third grader boost his addition skills and math vocabulary with this fun summer game Ice Cream Addition!

Draw some educational value out of a summer stocked full of adventures!

Make this paper chain calendar and give your child a visual reminder of the passing of time.

Every day will be a new experience as you explore and learn about the different colors.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

Alive or not? This yeast experiment you can conduct with your little scientist explores the answer to this timeless question.

Help your child chart how much he has grown over his school break by creating his own tree-shaped Summer Growth Chart.

Give your kindergartener an outlet to articulate his thoughts about going to school for the first time by setting aside time to help him write in his journal.

A food groups plate shows your child what category her foods belong in. Make a food groups plate with your child before dinnertime.

Help your kindergartener learn to manage a telephone with this homemade keyboard that also helps kids practice letters and numbers.

Make the abstract nature of time and money easier for your kid to understand with some fun ideas that focus on these concepts.

Help your child observe Veterans Day by having him create a paper chain American flag; it's a fun and crafty way to show your patriotism.

Play this hidden number game with your preschooler or kindergartener that will give them a leg up in learning numbers.

Ensuring that what we say is truthful, helpful, inspiring, necessary, and kind takes practice! In this social emotional learning activity, your child will set a goal for themselves to THINK before they speak.

Help your first grader make a coin bank that builds connections to early reading and math. And build good saving habits, too!

Enjoy the beautiful outdoors and indulge in a colorful game of I Spy while you're at it! It's just as fun as classic I Spy but twice as educational.

Get your child thinking about time with this art project, where you'll create a fun book on his daily routine.

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!

This chocolate covered matzo candy is easy enough for kids to make, with a little parental supervision. A real Passover treat!

Make your own play dough at home with a fruity scent using this easy activity!

Help your kindergartener recognize the signs of the season with a winter scavenger hunt.

Water, along with soil and light, is a necessary component for plant growth. So what's better for promoting plant growth: tap water, or rain water?