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.

Crystals are a very special structure. In this third grade activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.

Clouds are formed when warm and cold air meet. Here's a way for kids to see it all up close!

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

Unlike other seed sprouting projects, this one allows kids to compare five different sprouts (either 5 herbs or 5 flowers) by watching them grow in a glove.

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Your kid will delight in creating an extraterrestrial vehicle from goods found around the house. There's no telling where her imagination will go!

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.

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

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

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

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!

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Hatch a praying mantis egg case in a homemade habitat with your child's help! This is an amazing experiment in science and nature for kids of any age.

Your child helps the environment while saving your family money in this fun and rewarding "Gas Guzzlers" competition.

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

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

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