Summer is a good time to teach children about other kinds of community helpers, such as lifeguards, forest rangers, and librarians. This activity is a fun way to get them introduced!

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started:

Practice early social studies skills and get your child excited about the new school year with this fun activity.

Make sunomono, a simple Japanese cucumber vinegar salad, and kid-friendly chopsticks in this fun kindergarten activity.

Make a photo book to provide a reassuring guide for your child's first days and weeks of school.

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

Add a little island flavor to your next lazy afternoon with a Hawaiian arts and craft project!

Can you fool your eyes and your brain with an optical illusion? The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate various kinds of optical illusions.

Kick off the spookiest time of the year with an art project inspired by the ancient Egyptian process of mummification.

Use the appeal of the common road sign to your advantage by creating a game with hidden learning opportunities.

Show your patriotism on the next great American holiday by making a shooting star spangled banner that's reminiscent of the American flag.

Help your child discover the difference between his wants and needs using this poster.

Teach your kindergartener a little about Mexican culture by giving him a festive, no-cook lesson in how to make "aguas frescas," or seasonal fruit drinks.

Expand your child's geographic awareness with these fun and easy map lessons.

Puppets can help preschoolers practice communication and conflict resolution.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.