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Forget model kits! Promote creativity by having your child construct a dinosaur model using marshmallows and toothpicks.

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Here's a creative way to build second grade writing skills this Easter.

Use adorable animal photos from books or magazines to make these simple valentines that can be given to classmates or friends.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

Inspire a love for the written word by creating an illustrated nature poetry book with your kids.

Develop your kindergartener's fine motor skills while tracing shadows on a sunny day with this fun kindergarten activity.

How do we know that air exists when we can't see it, taste it, or touch it? Here's a classic experiment that will teach your kid some basics of aerodynamics!

Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Do this fun writing activity with your child to honor Black History Month.

Celebrate Easter brunch with these flaky, delicious, and--yes--healthy whole wheat "bunny biscuits."

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

Weave colorful Easter basket pictures out of construction paper and ribbon that open to reveal an assortment of fun Easter shapes!

Use pepper and soap to discover some fun facts about the properties of water.

Here's how to make a princess dress out of a long skirt in a fabric she likes.

This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

Here's a fun writing activity that will turn a Saturday trip to the local zoo into an all-out creativity bonanza.

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

Make a kaleidoscope at home to teach your child about the color spectrum and mirror science.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

Make mom feel like the star that she truly is by holding a movie premiere in her honor, complete with red carpet!

The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

Find out whether soil amendments can improve soil conditions and help you grow a bigger beanstalk in this ecology experiment!

Have your child create a little leprechaun to celebrate the season and create a little mischief.

In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!

Spend an afternoon outdoors and add a personal touch to clothes or other items of fabric by learning how to tie-dye.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

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.