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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

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

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

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

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

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Challenge your young dinosaur lover to examine dinosaur footprints and then create their own dinosaur fossil in this hands-on activity.

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.

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

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

Get your child outside to observe the clouds, and get a fun exercise in science, writing, and arts and crafts! Here's how.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.