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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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 year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

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

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

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!

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

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!

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.