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Before Twitter, birds were the ones tweeting, not humans. Have your child discover the magical sounds of nature while recording birds around his neighborhood!

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Your kid will delight in creating an extraterrestrial vehicle from goods found around the house. There's no telling where her imagination will go!

Make all-natural dye from vegetables to create gorgeous homemade play-silks!

Clouds are formed when warm and cold air meet. Here's a way for kids to see it all up close!

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

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!

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

In this fun activity, kids practice measurement and boost fine motor skills as they learn all about how fossils form and even make a few of their own!

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

Play Rock Tic-Tac-Toe, the perfect outdoor game for all ages. Help your child develop thinking skills and get away from the TV!

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

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

In this activity, your child will learn about a style of gardening that uses moss, also called "kokedama."

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!

Put an oatmeal box, a flashlight, and some construction paper together and you have the makings of an incredibly cool bedroom planetarium!

Who knew that nature could get so crafty? Show your kindergartener how to collect and morph pinecones into a whole team of personalized pinecone people.

Celebrate April showers with a springtime arts and crafts activity: make sparkly, shiny raindrops with your kid.

Who says snow globes are just for winter? Help your child create a summer version with this fun art project!

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

In this activity, your kid has your permission to get his socks nice and filthy. In fact, it's a necessity, because those socks are going to make a garden.

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

Make a seed bomb and let your junior guerilla gardener spread flowers far and wide.

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

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Use sticks and stones to create create an outdoor version of tic-tac-toe!