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, ...

Despite quarantines, lockdowns, and smaller gatherings, Thanksgiving can still be festive this year—with some activities that get kids learning while also having fun. Try teaching kids facts about the ...

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 ...

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 ...

At COSI's Kids Connect space, children can participate in hands-on activities to learn about art, science and wildlife, while ...

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Sounds delicious, right? You’re not actually drinking it, but instead watching science magic happen when you combine dish soap with milk and food coloring. This is a very pretty experiment that draws ...

Everyday science magic: From dancing raisins to leakproof bags, simple household items can turn into exciting science lessons that kids of all ages will love. Why it matters: Hands-on experiments help ...