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!

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!

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

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!

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

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.

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

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

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

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

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

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

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

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

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

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

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!

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

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

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

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

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

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

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.