Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

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

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

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

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.

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

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

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

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

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 brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

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

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

Create your own cloud with an activity that will explain how important concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation work.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 child a young ornithologist in the making?

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

Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

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.

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!