This slightly messy, but tons-of-fun tactile activity will cement the idea of the land and water as pictured on maps in your young learner's mind.

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

First graders are learning basic addition and subtraction math facts. Practice in the sandbox with this fun outdoor math activity!

Have your little astronaut create her own crater-filled moon with this fun craft project that encourages learning about the final frontier.

Kids will love making clouds and learning how to make a water cycle model in this fun science fair project idea that explores evaporation and precipitation.

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

Summer is a great time to work on pre-kindergarten skills that will serve your child well in her first year at school, while having some fun in the sun!

Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.

Is our water polluted? Help your young scientist understand the importance of taking care of the environment with this simple experiment.

Blend science and math to explore a very important first grade social studies question: does our planet contain more land or more water?

Make "fossils" with your child to hide in the sandbox or at the park or the beach, to help your child explore his archaeological side.

Help your preschooler craft a homemade wind spinning device--a surefire to make your backyard sparkle, and teach her a bit about weather!

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

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

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Put those fall leaves to use with this fun art activity. Kids paint and print leaves, to make a beautiful tablecloth, perfect for your next fall celebration.

Hunt for natureâs treasure, the many different products made by trees!

Use sticks and stones to create create an outdoor version of tic-tac-toe!

The weather is a key kindergarten science concept. With this activity your child will learn about wind direction and create a self portrait, too!

If you're looking for something to keep your kid busy on a warm day, and give him some writing practice in the process, bring on the mud!

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

If your mom likes flowers, make her a sweet gift that she'll treasure with this fun craft, a pretty Pressed Flowers Card!

Your child helps the environment while saving your family money in this fun and rewarding "Gas Guzzlers" competition.

Here's an arts and crafts activity for preschoolers and pre-kindergarteners: build brick buildings with homemade mud bricks made from dirt and water.

Test your skills as a weather forecaster, and learn some science terms on the way!

Challenge your young dinosaur lover to examine dinosaur footprints and then create their own dinosaur fossil in this hands-on activity.

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