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.

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

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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?

Make a seed bomb and let your junior guerilla gardener spread flowers far and wide.

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

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

Show your child how to construct a homemade thermometer. It's hands-on fun and a great way to learn about this important instrument!

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

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

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

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

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

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

Let your fabulous crafter use their favorite flowers, fruits and herbs to whip up a delicious perfume that they can proudly present to a friend or a loved one.

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.

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

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

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!

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!

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.

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.