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

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

This little chick is so cute that your child will want to make a whole flock to call her own.

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

This recipes is so easy your child gets to be master chef for this kitchen activity. He'll bake peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies that happen to be vegan!

These delicious Easter Basket Cupcakes are a simple, creative holiday treat. These cupcakes sit in waffle bowls with festive coconut grass and jellybean eggs.

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

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?

How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.

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

Enjoy this kid-friendly recipe for Irish soda bread, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

Here is a fun middle school science project on factors affecting solubility. Learn how dissolved solids can "crash out" to form crystals when conditions change.

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

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

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

Why does honey crystallize? This science fair project project answers this question and identifies the variable that makes this sweet solute crystallize faster.

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.

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

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

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

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

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.

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.

Make this easy recipe for Halloween, featuring white chocolate and pretzels, for a crispy, creepy treat!

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!

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

Invite your kindergartener to explore the bright new world of measurement by starting out with nonstandard (and tasty!) units, such as gummy bears or worms.