Kindergarten - 8th Grade Earth and Space Science Resources : Page 15

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

This tactile activity helps kindergarteners learn about texture.

Hatch a praying mantis egg case in a homemade habitat with your child's help! This is an amazing experiment in science and nature for kids of any age.

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

Help your kindergarten scientist explore an important part of earth science: how soil retains water.

Allow your first grader to get his artwork outdoors this summer by letting him create a garden art box for his arts and crafts supplies.

Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

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.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

Make all-natural dye from vegetables to create gorgeous homemade play-silks!

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

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

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

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

Help your child create a written message and practice their letters using sticks they find in nature. Here's how to get started.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

Get your child outside to observe the clouds, and get a fun exercise in science, writing, and arts and crafts! Here's how.