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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.

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

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

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 is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

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.

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

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

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

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

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

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!

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.

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.

If your mom likes flowers, make her a sweet gift that she'll treasure with this fun craft, a pretty Pressed Flowers Card!

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

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

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

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