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

Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations

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

What keeps a an item cooler, polymer crystals or ice? Find out in this cool science experiment!

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.

A food groups plate shows your child what category her foods belong in. Make a food groups plate with your child before dinnertime.

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

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

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

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

This cookie dough handles like molding clay, but also makes delicious cookies. Use this activity to strengthen your child's alphabet skills.

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

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

This science fair project idea identifies clouds as a means of predicting the weather.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

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

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Dinosaurs were huge creatures that left behind huge footprints that lasted for millions of years. In this science fair project, kids learn how dinosaur tracks were left behind!

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

Dig up some dinos while promoting curiosity and sensory skills in this hands-on activity that will have your child searching for prehistoric treasure!

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

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

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.

Topped with roasted pumpkin, prosciutto, herbs, and feta, these pita pizzas are a healthy, seasonal alternative to your classic pie.

Try this fun garden graphing project with your kindergartener this summer to give him a leg up in math and science while spending some valuable time outdoors!

How does salinity affect the point at which water freezes? Kids will find out by performing this cool melting ice experiment.

Use playing cards to learn about temperature as well as positive and negative integers in this fourth grade math game.

Make this delicious warm apple bread for Hanukkah.