Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

Create homemade seed packets with your kids. This activity combines your kids' love of science and the outdoors with a little writing and drawing fun.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Conduct a simple experiment with your child to study how dirt tracks change as they age in this 1st grade science activity.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

Study science with your first grader in this arts and crafts activity that models the reason why fall leaves change color with some paint and crayons.

Blend science and math to explore a very important first grade social studies question: does our planet contain more land or more water?

Help your kindergartener expand social studies and science work while creating this lovely bag clip for the holidays.

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

Here's a math, science, and social studies activity: help your kindergartener become a "coin archaeologist" by examining how different coins look and feel.

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious children. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a growing writing activity!

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Make a kindergarten "discovery table" that reinforces both science and writing skills. Here's how:

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

Your child grows a green thumb and flowers with this seed planting activity that also celebrates the 100th day of school!

Here's a science and nature activity to help your kindergartener get outdoors and learn about the structure of leaves.

Water, along with soil and light, is a necessary component for plant growth. So what's better for promoting plant growth: tap water, or rain water?

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

Alive or not? This yeast experiment you can conduct with your little scientist explores the answer to this timeless question.

Develop your child's green thumb with this easy planting activity. These plants are guaranteed to grow fast and are "brown-thumb" proofed!

In this exciting and empowering challenge, your child will construct a bridge using marshmallows and toothpicks!

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process.

Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative.

Help your child create a written message and practice their letters using sticks they find in nature. Here's how to get started.

Give your science savvy kindergarten a lesson in plant science with this fun carnation experiment.

Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!