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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

Thousands of witches that come out to celebrate Halloween. Now, your child can make her very own self-standing witch.

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!

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

Dinosaurs were huge creatures that left behind huge footprints that lasted for millions of years. In this science fair project, kids learn how dinosaur tracks were left behind!

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

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

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.

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

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

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.

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

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

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?

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

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

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!

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

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

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

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