When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.

Kids put their geography knowledge to the test in this balloon volley game inspired by the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go".

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.

Create a compass rose from sidewalk chalk in this summer geography project!

Challenge your fourth grader to try to recreate the geography of her state using just flour, salt, and water.

Next time you're headed out on the road with your fourth grader, try this alphabet-geography game that the whole family can play.

Practice early social studies skills and get your child excited about the new school year with this fun activity.

Help your kids map the "global footprint" of your family's grocery cart by investigating how far your food travels before landing on your dinner table.

Expand your child's geographic awareness with these fun and easy map lessons.

Your child can create an interactive map of his neighborhood focusing on the different textures he finds!

Build a decorated box and fill it with research that can help you get to your dream location someday!

Help your kids put together a travel journal for your family's next vacation to get them reading, writing, and thinking about what's happening on the trip.

Help your third grader learn time zones with this fun map activity!