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.

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

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

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

Here's a science activity that lets a first grader use an empty dish detergent bottle to create his own fountain as he explores air pressure.

In this Halloween-themed activity, young learners will find out what happens when they mix two household items together to create a surprising chemical reaction.

In this science fair project, young children discover what happens when two fluids that have different densities get together.

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

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

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

Water can go from solid to liquid to gas...but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out.

This quick and simple preschool mirror activity will introduce your child to the science of reflection and light with a flashlight experiment and picture game.

This activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

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.

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

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