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In this activity, kids learn a little about Japanese culture by making their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish.

This fun shape game is like Twister...with a twist!

Does your young writer need more details to beef up her writing? Why not make it fun by mixing in some creative artwork, and take her writing to the next level.

Help your child create a garden journal sketchbook as she observes and records the natural world through the changing seasons.

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

The purpose of this science fair project is to study the properties of sugar and examine individual preferences for sugar and other sweeteners.

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

Does the idea of taking your child to an art museum sound daunting? Create your own museum and give your child some practice with shapes!

Learn how to make a ping pong ball anemometerâa device used to measure wind speedâin this free science fair project idea.

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

Whether it's a bag lunch, goody bag, or used to decorate a table, this cute little fox bag is sure to make your kid smile.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

Introduce your kindergartener to some art history by showing him how to create an everyday object print, Andy Warhol-style.

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

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.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

Give your child a chance to review his knowledge of safety and show off his writing skills at the same time by writing a safety manual to share at home.

Here's a way to bring young children into the process of preparing healthy school lunches, and build up early literacy skills while they're at it!

For kids who prefer to do homework flopped on a rug, this practical caddy can make all the difference!

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

This homemade alphabet game will keep your kindergartener on his toes and help him practice letter, numbers, and taking turns. The whole family can participate!

What's the chemistry behind dyeing Easter eggs? Will adding vinegar to dye help the eggshell absorb the color? This colorful science project has the answers!

Refresh your third grader's understanding of idioms with this hands-on art activity that encourages him to manipulate clay to represent his favorite idiom.

This light bulb science project includes step-by-step instructions for testing the heat from different light bulbs.

Support your first grader's counting and reading skills while laughing and running in this fun playground game.

Make a "feeling meter" that helps your first grader read key feeling words and communicate his emotions accurately to you.

Create homemade seed packets with your kids. This activity combines your kids' love of science and the outdoors with a little writing and drawing fun.

Help your kindergarten scientist understand the concept of surface tension with this simple science experiment.

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

Try this chemistry experiment with your curious kid and get some "shocking" results!