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.

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

This first grade science activity is great for winter! Your child will grow and observe her own amaryllis bulb, keeping a journal of her scientific findings.

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.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

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

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

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

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

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

Here's a thought-provoking activity to make new vocabulary words "stick" in the mind of your young learner.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

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

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.

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.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

Want a fun way to teach your kid to tell time? Making a plate clock is a great way for him to learn how to tell time in a way he'll actually find exciting.

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

Encourage imagination and creativity with this magical craft that lets your child make and design his very own dragon egg.

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

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

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

Make a bear cave for your child to play and explore, learning about bears and winter hibernation.

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

Help your curious kid cut through the clutter and collect the facts with a simple and fun science foldable.

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

This pumpkin dessert recipe tastes like pie but looks like a no-bake cookie.