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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

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

This interdisciplinary card game will have your third grader working on math facts as he travels through the solar system!

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

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

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

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

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

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!

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.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

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

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

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

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

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

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

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

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

In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.

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