Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

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

Is our water polluted? Help your young scientist understand the importance of taking care of the environment with this simple experiment.

Kindergarten algebra is a lot different than high school. In kindergarten math, algebra means grouping like things, or noticing what doesn't belong in a set.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

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

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Kids conduct a simple science experiment to see if seeds can grow without soil in this simple kindergarten science activity.

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

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

Want to spark your third grader's interest in gardening? Help him make popsicle stick fairies to decorate an enchanting garden oasis.

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

Here's a first grade ladybug game that explores how air can move solid objects, and adds some measurement practice, too. Play, learn, and enjoy!

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

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

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

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

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!

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

In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!

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

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

This craft is an excellent way to learn about African-American history, and it also provides fine motor practice.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

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.

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