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

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

These DIY coasters are an easy-peasy, activity for small hands to manage, and a good way to get ready for summer, when cold drinks abound.

Using cardboard and duct tape, you can make a durable Father's Day frame that Dad can hang anywhere from his workbench to the office!

Kids can turn a favorite fairy tale into a rebus puzzle by replacing the nouns in the story with pictures that they draw themselves.

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.

Make going back to school fun with this surprising pop up book, perfect for first graders!

Add a sugary kick to your traditional breakfast foods with this gingerbread-shaped cereal snack!

Build up those kindergarten letter-sound reading skills...and create a whimsical, practical craft at the same time.

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

Help your first grader design and create his very own bird feeder out of an empty milk carton.

Stock up on the colorful jelly beans available around Easter and put them to work in a piece of jelly bean art!

In this colorful craft, make an enchanting star card for a birthday, holiday, or just for fun with construction paper and foam sheets!

Get your preschooler or kindergartener into the holiday spirit by making a holiday instrument that will improve his fine motor skills and sense of rhythm.

Make fractions easy for your child to understand by incorporating their discussion and practice into meals and cooking that you two participate in together.

Introduce your little one to the joys of gardening with this adorable do-it-yourself planter made from clothespins.

Celebrate Earth Day with a decorative tree made out of strictly reused and recycled materials.

Your preschooler can learn how to siphon water with just two bottles and a plastic tube in this fun, educational science activity.

The Math Monster will save your second grader from repetitive math flashcards. Guessing mystery math facts is a fun way for him to polish arithmetic skills!

Give your second-grader insight into the Huichol culture of Mexico with this arts and craft activity by creating an ojo de Dios (eye of God), or yarn weaving.

This game is the perfect way to prepare your child for any shopping adventures you may embark upon, all while practicing important math concepts.

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

Baking holiday gingerbread men has ever been more educational! Your kindergartener will work on fine motor skills, logic, and counting in this cookie activity.

Allow your first grader to get his artwork outdoors this summer by letting him create a garden art box for his arts and crafts supplies.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

Help your second grader embrace his "green" side by recycling empty citrus peels into fruity ice cream bowls!

In this variation on musical chairs, no one gets kicked "out" of the game -- instead, they get to tell other kids what to do!

This guessing game is a hoot. And it helps teach kids to categorize a set of objects-- a key skill for preschool.

Your child will look forward to lunchtime with this artistic reinterpretation of the same old cold lunch.