Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

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

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.

Is our water polluted? Help your young scientist understand the importance of taking care of the environment with this simple experiment.

Kindergarten algebra is a lot different than high school. In kindergarten math, algebra means grouping like things, or noticing what doesn't belong in a set.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

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 second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

Kids conduct a simple science experiment to see if seeds can grow without soil in this simple kindergarten science activity.

Can't make it to the beach? Bring the science of ocean waves home with this fun earth science-related craft.

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

Want to spark your third grader's interest in gardening? Help him make popsicle stick fairies to decorate an enchanting garden oasis.

Give some of your local ladybugs a warm place to stay for the winter by making a ladybug home with recycled materials.

Is your child a nature nut with an eye for creative, green-friendly projects? Introduce them to this amazing DIY bird feeder!

Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.

Here's a first grade ladybug game that explores how air can move solid objects, and adds some measurement practice, too. Play, learn, and enjoy!

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Help your child plant a "tea garden": a garden made of herbs for making teas.

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

How much water comes out of snow? Explore this timely question with your kindergarten scientist with this easy winter experiment.

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.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

Plant a mini herb garden and teach your child about science and nature.

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!

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!

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