This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.

Make cards this May Day celebrating the arrival of springtime.

A new twist on the game of charades will inspire your first grader to look at her favorite books in a whole new light.

Keep school day sniffles at bay with a simple felt tissue cozy that fits neatly in a 3-ring binder.

Try this brand name phonics activity to help your child build up his language arts skills.

Silent "e" words are a big part of first grade phonics. Help them turn words like "hop" to "hope" in this action-packed, practical game.

What are your young artistÃs favorite Halloween monsters? In this activity he will pick out his three favorites and create a trio of silly self-portraits.

Support your first grader's counting and reading skills while laughing and running in this fun playground game.

Using cardboard and duct tape, you can make a durable Father's Day frame that Dad can hang anywhere from his workbench to the office!

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.

Here's a simple math activity that has your child using her basic addition facts to solve a secret code.

This handprint reindeer adds some whimsy to your Christmas decorations. Make a handprint reindeer with your child out of paper and pom poms.

This recipe provides a quicker, easier, and slightly healthier way to prepare this classic Louisiana Creole dish.

Help your preschooler make an alternative to carrying messy sidewalk chalk in hand: a helpful, handmade sidewalk chalk caddy.

Here's a pumpkin nut bread recipe that makes for a wonderful project on a crisp autumn afternoon.

While you whip up mashed potatoes for your next dinner party, your first grader and friends can stay occupied by crafting their own silly spud characters.

Children will learn about diversity, hear a story that reflects appreciation and acceptance of differences, and connect with a pen pal in another country through writing and drawing a letter.

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

What better way to nurture your child's imagination than by making a fairy house out of materials found in nature!

Do this fun activity that uses stickers to help your kindergartener with counting, basic addition, and one-to-one correspondence.

In this parts of speech fall scavenger hunt, kids will search for all the hidden leaves, sort them into parts of speech categories, and then practice creating their own sentences using the words they find.

Use a basic tape recorder and some favorite books to help your first grader read smoothly--and make someone's day in the process!

This bookmark is a helpful tool to use during and after reading to remind your child of "good reader" strategies that she can use on her own.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

Play this fun game with your kindergarten or first grader. It's a great way to practice important math skills, including counting and addition.

In this activity, you'll send your kindergartener on a scavenger hunt to find sounds and create a sound recording. Here's how!

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious children. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a growing writing activity!

Your first grader will love making her favorite feline a chase toy out of old fabric scraps, and she will learn beginning sewing basics while she's at it!