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!

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

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

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

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

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.

Help your child add some flair to the family garden with pencil pinwheels!

Get your child math and science savvy with this fun outdoor classification game. Using chalk, your child will classify what she sees in the natural world.

In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.