I always find these lanterns the children make especially charming in the autumn, though I'm not sure why. It probably has something to do with...

For my six-year-old, the best toy is a brand-new LEGO set to build. He loves to carefully follow the instructions, which is why I was...

This stunning project is also surprisingly simple to make. Himmelis are geometric mobiles that are used as Finnish Christmas decorations. Traditionally they are made...

It's Bubble season! Bubble wands aren't hard to come by, but it's so fun to make your own!

Why is soda bad for your teeth? My kids keep asking why they can't have more soda. The tooth fairy was kind enough...

This liquid density demonstration will impress and educate children who think of liquids as "all the same." Let young kids play with jars of colored...

We know that oil and water doesn't mix...but what happens when you add salt? Let's play with science and find out!

This project is part science experiment, part sensory fun! The volcanic reaction of vinegar and baking soda, with some glitter for extra sparkle, exploding over...

We have an engineer in our family... she's always playing with pulleys and levers and constructing things. This time we were playing with compression...

We have lots of favorite experiments and demonstrations that we love to play with... and this is absolutely one of them! Who knew that...

These easy to make stitch cards are perfect for keeping little hands busy. They are the perfect way to beat the "I'm bored" blues!...

To kids, magnets are almost like magic! And they're a great source of (mostly) quiet games and exploration. We took our magnetic bingo wands and...

Finding ways to bring literacy into our home in a fun, no pressure way is something I am constantly searching for. These magnets were the...

What does it take for rain to fall? Is it possible that we can create the conditions for rain ourselves? Let's find out!

Create a design-it-yourself night-light using everyday materials and a spark of creativity.