Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

Set up a fun guessing game for your curious kindergartener, one that will test her ability to use all five of her senses.

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

Your child can use Styrofoam, green paint and toothpicks to create her own cactus plant sculpture.

Reuse and recycle cardboard tubes to make spooky spiders, kooky caterpillars, wacky worms, and more.

Kids grow sunflower greens from seeds for a hands-on gardening experience in this kindergarten life science activity.

This activity is a fun way for your first grader to learn about how veggies help your body while being creative with art and drama. Here's how to get started.

In this art project, budding entomologists will create a larger than life, moveable puppet version of a praying mantis.

Did you know magnifying glasses are magic? This hands-on activity has kids using magnifying glasses to engage with the world around them and look close to examine what they find.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Here's a science and nature activity to help your kindergartener get outdoors and learn about the structure of leaves.

Do this activity to help your kids see how seeds contain "baby" versions of big plant stems, roots, and leaves.

When the wind starts blowing, you and your child can plant a sponge garden in the comfort of your own kitchen. Here's how:

Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.

Travel back to the Jurassic age with this creative dinosaur activity that would make a great addition to any wall or fridge.

Your preschooler will engage their senses by making a scented pumpkin to decorate your house.

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

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

You and your child can create this beautiful butterfly mobile for hanging anywhere in the home (and learn about this magical creature while you're at it).

How can you tell the difference between a spider and an insect? Your child will find out as he makes a tray of yummy creepy crawly snacks.

Give your science savvy kindergarten a lesson in plant science with this fun carnation experiment.

Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.

After completing this fun science project, your child will have a better understanding of plants, and they may even develop a green thumb in the process!

This two-ingredient dough, sometimes called "moon sand," is a quick and cheap way to let kids explore their senses, build fine motor skills, and play.

Let your kid experiment with textures among fabric and other materials that are smooth, rough, soft, or slippery—and then they'll make a texture book!

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

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

Help your child hunt and capture bugs to observe to practice important science skills and satisfy her curiosity simultaneously!

Water, along with soil and light, is a necessary component for plant growth. So what's better for promoting plant growth: tap water, or rain water?

This easy project for little hands uses mushroom spores to make an imprint of the mushroom, and the result is very beautiful.