This homemade parachute toy is incredibly easy to build. Plus, it gives kids an excuse to investigate and experiment...the backbone of kindergarten science.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

Help your child experiment with the combination of acid and baking soda by making these homemade bath bombs!

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.