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This Father's Day, give dad something he'll really appreciate: a book about him, written by his favorite author...his son or daughter!

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

Does your child long to be the next Captain Hook? This great craft activity will provide an invaluable accessory for any costume box: a pirate hook!

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.

Few places are as dense with words as a grocery store. The next time you find yourself trolling the aisles with an impatient kid, make it a reading adventure!

Does a paper clip float? Does a sponge sink? Let your child find out! This experiment is simple science fun.

Your child will love making this adorable clover clock that will help him learn how to tell time.

Your third grader will delight in making this creepy night-flying creature using a simple pom pom!

These frozen banana pops are an essential summer treat! They are simple for young children to make, and so tasty they are sure to be a hit.

Invite your kindergartener to explore the bright new world of measurement by starting out with nonstandard (and tasty!) units, such as gummy bears or worms.

Using just an egg carton and some beans or pennies, you can play this game with your first grader and see real gains in core math skills.

This heart paper chain is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Include some decorations in a simple AB pattern and work on pattern recognition.

Get into the Christmas spirit with this fun and messy finger painting activity. This fun activity will light up the day like holiday lights!

Use egg cartons to create imaginative spiders the kids will treasure.

Help your kindergartener visualize life on a farm in this arts and crafts project that has her drawing and creating her own barn.

In this activity, your child will make her own book of Swahili numbers filled with pictures of animals found throughout Africa.

In this activity, your child will learn and practice mindfulness by using their senses to focus on one thing at a time.

There's nothing like a treasure hunt to get kids excited about math and sorting.

This activity will have your child cutting and gluing to his heart's content. What's more, he'll create a pretty, mixed media plate for Seder while he's at it!

This version of the carnival game where you try to toss chips into a cup, to win a fabulous prize, gives kids a boost in early writing and reading.

Want to make sure you raise a money-savvy kid? Start him out right with this activity that hides valuable math skills within a fun grocery store game.

You've probably played the game "I Spy." It's perfect for long car rides. But with a little tweaking, the game can also help kids practice syllables.

On the next rainy day spent inside, delight your third grader by showing him how to make his own weatherproof octopus to display for those passing by.

Use sticks and stones to create create an outdoor version of tic-tac-toe!

First graders spend lots of time learning double digit numbers. Here's a "green" way to build skills and have some old time family fun, too.

Build a bird feeder science craft that brings birds to your yard, and a smile to the whole family's face.

A car game for road trips with children.

Using only the elements in your backyard, make paintbrushes with your child and create truly homemade works of art.

Every kid loves the excitement of waiting for a special letter or package in the mail. Now they'll be able to have their very own mailbox!