Loads of fun and packed with learning for science lovers and non-science lovers alike, this week's ideas will show your child the amazing side of science.

Your kids will have a blast making a mess while they build important science and reading skills. So roll up your sleeves and dig in to this week's ideas!

In this worksheet, children identify and illustrate four things all plants need to grow. They then answer three simple research questions about plants.

Test your memory skills as you review the different types of animal body coverings with this animal memory match game!

Learning about the functions of plant parts doesn’t have to be puzzling! Review the parts of a plant with this crossword for first and second graders.

Brighten your dino lover's day with this fun fact dot to dot all about Struthiomimus, the "ostrich mimic".

Label the parts of a butterfly in this butterfly diagram worksheet!

Build a food chain with this hands-on worksheet for kindergarteners and first graders!

How do nonliving things help plants and animals stay alive? Find out in this first-grade worksheet!

Practice identifying living and nonliving things with this first- and second-grade science worksheet!

Identify what is needed for plant survival with this colorful life science worksheet!

How do trunks, claws, and flippers help animals? Discover how animals use different parts of their body to meet their needs in this kindergarten and first-grade life science worksheet!

Learn about food chains in this cut-and-paste worksheet for first graders!

Match each animal to its home in this first- and second-grade life science worksheet!