If your child enjoys drawing, here's a fun way to learn about compound words that uses art as a visual aid.

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

Help your second grader understand compound words by doing this fast, goofy three legged race.

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

In this project, learn about animal vision and different kinds of eyes: ocelli, compound eyes, and camera eyes. Find out what a jellyfish or grasshopper sees!

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

By selecting a pattern and carefully repeating it on the entire surface of a pumpkin, your child will transform a simple garden vegetable into a work of art.

Your first grader will improve her fine motor skills as she designs her own drum set with recycled household objects and art supplies!

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Reuse old cardboard boxes and popsicle sticks to create a miniature sled that is perfect for pretend play with dolls or action figures.

This hands-on family activity gives your child practice creating compound sentences, while teaching him skills that will help him become a better writer!

Compound words get easier if kids can spot two smaller words that they already know inside. Add some fun to the process with this card game!

Kids conduct a simple science experiment to see if seeds can grow without soil in this simple kindergarten science activity.

Get in the Halloween spirit with these simple, silly bat decorations!

This simple sewing activity results in a pair of homemade fleece mittens!

This heart print makes the perfect simple and sweet gift for Valentine's Day!

Make your own Matryoshka out of simple craft materials in this easy how-to!

Introduce your child to the wonders of colorful chemistry with this simple food coloring project.

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

Add a flourish of flowers to your dining table with simple and creative sponge art!

These paper Scandinavian tiles are simple to create, and they make for a beautiful and unique keepsake.

This is a simple, nutritious food kids love for snacks and lunches all year.

Invite children to create a Fourth of July centerpiece with this simple craft activity!

Be adventurous this Cinco de Mayo and give this simple recipe using pickled nopalitos a try!

Here's a fun activity to reinforce simple short and long vowel words for your first grader.

Math Baseball is a fun and competitive way to review new math concepts and simple computations.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

Add a smattering of beachy fun to a regular paper plate with this simple and adorable seashell craft!