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

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.

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

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

This first grade science activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.

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

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

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

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

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

Learn how to be a bird scientist in this simple project of watching feathered friends in their habitat.

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

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

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

Help your kid feel like a superhero with this safe and fun science experiment that creates an electrical charge that's like a mini lightning bolt!

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.

Children are imaginative story-builders. Create a shoebox habitat with your child to put those budding creative instincts to good use.