Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

In this activity, students will learn about the meaning and information on a police badge. Then they will be able to create their own badge with their own identification.

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

By using watercolor paints to practice writing letters, sentences, and math problems, your child will practice first grade skills in his "Sidewalk School."

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

Have your kid create a chart of job titles. It's a great way to get them to recognize the people whose efforts benefit the community.

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.

Does your child always demand to know why the sky is blue, how the sun moves across the sky, or where wind comes from?

Deep relaxation is a great way to create the conditions for learning by helping students let go of tension and worry.

Gather the neighborhood children together and practice graphing with this backyard tournament!

Pasta makes a good dinner, but it can also be used to teach proper letter formation! In this easy crafts activity, you'll use pasta and glue to form letters.

Try this fun outdoor game to improve your first grader's reading skills. This activity is perfect for summer!

It's a rare kid who doesn't like a sandbox. Next time you're out digging, build in some earth science, too.

Teaching your child some basic words in Spanish is a breeze at home, with this simple and fun activity that doesn't require special educational materials.

Before your next family getaway, make a set of picture/word vocabulary cards together. These cards will build your child's language and comprehension skills.

Craft a winter words alphabet book to celebrate this chilly season in this preschool-kindergarten arts and crafts activity.

This kindergarten science activity will help her explore the changing states of matter which transform an egg from raw to soft to hard-boiled.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

Head out to the driveway, ball in hand, for a bouncing challenge. Then use those results to make a colorful graph that lets your child compare results.

Make a big green alligator with household items and help your kindergartener practices letters and sounds!

This tactile activity helps kindergarteners learn about texture.

This craft is an excellent way to learn about African-American history, and it also provides fine motor practice.

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.

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Learn all about colors with the best teachers of all -- cupcakes!

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

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

Learn about construction while making a fun new toy, the Mini-Marshmallow Popper.

Learn all about balance and motion as your child designs a corn maze!