Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

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.

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!

Allow your first grader to get his artwork outdoors this summer by letting him create a garden art box for his arts and crafts supplies.

Get your child math and science savvy with this fun outdoor classification game. Using chalk, your child will classify what she sees in the natural world.

If you're looking for something to keep your kid busy on a warm day, and give him some writing practice in the process, bring on the mud!

This fall, make a leaf crown that will encourage creative play and your child's interest in the natural world while you help them build fine motor skills.

Put those fall leaves to use with this fun art activity. Kids paint and print leaves, to make a beautiful tablecloth, perfect for your next fall celebration.

This winter garden project is just about bomb-proof, and believe it or not, it might even make a great gift. So get craft happy with your first grader!

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.

Take the art making outside: have your first grader make a clay relief sculpture of the natural world. This is a great activity for summer.

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

Help your child measure breezy weather in her environment by making a wind vane for kids, a simple version of the classic scientific measurement tool.

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

Help your kindergarten science maven explore the water cycle without getting everything wet.

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

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

Hunt for natureâs treasure, the many different products made by trees!

This adventurous art project will send kids on a scavenger hunt for fall materials they can use in their artwork. This craft also teaches kids about seasons.

Conduct a simple experiment with your child to study how dirt tracks change as they age in this 1st grade science activity.

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

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.

Use the textures found in nature to create your own stationery! This fun, outdoor activity will no doubt inspire your child's creative side.

Planning a beach vacation? Here's a cool nature craft you can make in the sand with your child.

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

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

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

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!