With more than 30 million children stuck at home due to coronavirus-related school closings, many parents have suddenly become homeschool teachers. For parents who don't have teaching experience, ...

Many kids will be spending more time learning from home as the school year ramps up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Without the beakers and test tubes of the science lab, it may seem difficult to ...

My name is Dr. Kate Biberdorf, but most people call me Kate the Chemist, and I am so excited to share some easy science experiments you can do with kids at home. For years, I’ve been bombarded with ...

Your kids aren’t the only ones who feel like they’re coming alive when spring arrives—the natural world does, too. “Ultimately, spring is the return of the sun,” says Jack Dumbacher, curator of ...

Finding an activity that adequately keeps kids entertained can be challenging, but the best science kits for kids help stave off boredom, all while being relatively easy to use and educational. The ...

Kengo Yamada remembers asking a class of kindergartners where they thought wind came from. “One said, ‘Trees make wind,’” says the associate director of early childhood education at New Jersey’s ...

Education has vastly changed over the years. The progression has not only welcomed technology but has also grown through it. Traditional lessons and homework are being supplemented with engaging, ...

Kids love any activity that involves making a big, giant mess. Really, who doesn’t, right? Now that summer is here, it’s a perfect time for kids to get outside, get some fresh air and indulge in some ...

Science kits are a great way to get kids curious about our world and beyond. After all, these kits have the power to captivate, teach STEM skills, and entertain all at once. If your child is already ...

Even when kids have been home only a few days, the number of times parents have heard "I'm bored!" can make it feels like years. We've got you covered with craft projects, science experiments and ...