Life Science Resources : Page 16

Recycling may be a confusing concept for your little one, so take the time to teach them the magic of compost - right in your own backyard!

Wreath ornaments decorate your Christmas tree and act as a fun sensory craft for preschoolers. Make wreath ornaments with your child this holiday season.

When critters protect themselves by taking on the patterns of nature, it's called "camouflage." Play this camouflage matching game with your child!

Study science with your first grader in this arts and crafts activity that models the reason why fall leaves change color with some paint and crayons.

This project examines who can jump higher, boys or girls, younger people or older, and how these two factors, gender and age, interact with one another.

This activity will introduce your child to the four different components of blood and give him a fun way to visualize its properties.

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

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!

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

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

Help your kindergartener expand social studies and science work while creating this lovely bag clip for the holidays.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

Is that seed alive or not? Here's an exciting way for kindergarteners to make a seed museum that your child can watch, using simple household materials.

If you find yourself with a pair of kids' rain boots too cute to toss and too worn to wear, try making this fun and easy planter.

Try this fun garden graphing project with your kindergartener this summer to give him a leg up in math and science while spending some valuable time outdoors!

Here's a fun activity that will have your child researching, collecting, and charting plant specimens from the neighborhood.

Teach your child about recycling and gardening as she re-uses an empty plastic milk gallon jug to craft a swan-shaped plant container!

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

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).