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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

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

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

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.

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

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

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

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.

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

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