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.

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

This interdisciplinary card game will have your third grader working on math facts as he travels through the solar system!

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

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

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

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.

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.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!

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

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

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!

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.