The garden is the perfect place to practice math and science with preschoolers. Get digging (and counting, sorting, observing at the same time!)

Blend science and math to explore a very important first grade social studies question: does our planet contain more land or more water?

Develop your child's green thumb with this easy planting activity. These plants are guaranteed to grow fast and are "brown-thumb" proofed!

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

This activity will help your child review science concepts, learn new ones, and become familiar with examples of various concepts in science. Plus, it's fun!

This craft is an excellent way to learn about African-American history, and it also provides fine motor practice.

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.