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.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

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

These pretzel reindeer cookies are a great holiday recipe for kids to make. Rudolph and the whole gang agree!

How many steps long is the hallway? Kids put their graph-making skills to work as they make a step map of their own house.

The Kindergarten Personal Record Book makes measurement fun & active! Kids record their vital statistics from head to toe using unusual tools like paper clips.

Encourage your child to compare and contrast a wide variety of autumn-themed items by weighing various objects and recording their findings.

From Canada's flag, to the Toronto Maple Leafs, to classic maple syrup cookies, the maple tree is very much a part of Canadian heritage.

Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

These handmade Christmas treat cups are perfect for house parties, school celebrations, and holiday bake sales.

Here is an activity that your kids can make for Mother's Day, a garden pot filled with edible "flowers".

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.