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

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

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

It's a rare kid who doesn't like a sandbox. Next time you're out digging, build in some earth science, too.

Build a bird feeder science craft that brings birds to your yard, and a smile to the whole family's face.

Give some of your local ladybugs a warm place to stay for the winter by making a ladybug home with recycled materials.

Lead your first grader on a nature walk ... with a scavenger hunt-style twist! They'll try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors.

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.

What better way to nurture your child's imagination than by making a fairy house out of materials found in nature!

In this fun activity, kids practice measurement and boost fine motor skills as they learn all about how fossils form and even make a few of their own!

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

Can't make it to the beach? Bring the science of ocean waves home with this fun earth science-related craft.

The weather is a key kindergarten science concept. With this activity your child will learn about wind direction and create a self portrait, too!

Put those fall leaves to use with this fun art activity. Kids paint and print leaves, to make a beautiful tablecloth, perfect for your next fall celebration.

If you're looking for something to keep your kid busy on a warm day, and give him some writing practice in the process, bring on the mud!

Follow in the footsteps of movie character legends as you walk your little one through the steps of becoming a junior archaeologist.

How much water comes out of snow? Explore this timely question with your kindergarten scientist with this easy winter experiment.

Try this fun garden graphing project with your kindergartener this summer to give him a leg up in math and science while spending some valuable time outdoors!

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

This winter garden project is just about bomb-proof, and believe it or not, it might even make a great gift. So get craft happy with your first grader!

Plant a mini herb garden and teach your child about science and nature.

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

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

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.

Try this activity with your child to explore what happens to rain (and the living things that need it) when it becomes polluted.