Elementary School Holidays Science Activities : Page 2

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

Bring a little science to your third grader's Christmas as you test out his sense of smell by exposing him to common Christmas scents found in your kitchen.

If your mom likes flowers, make her a sweet gift that she'll treasure with this fun craft, a pretty Pressed Flowers Card!

Does your child always demand to know why the sky is blue, how the sun moves across the sky, or where wind comes from?

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

Help young learners discover why catÃs eyes glow in the dark with this simple experiment

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science! Try our simple recipe/experiment.

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

Help your young learner discover why the insects that a spider eats stick to its web but the spider doesn't.

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

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

It's a rare kid who doesn't like a sandbox. Next time you're out digging, build in some earth science, too.

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.