It's a rare kid who doesn't like a sandbox. Next time you're out digging, build in some earth science, too.

Can't make it to the beach? Bring the science of ocean waves home with this fun earth science-related craft.

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.

Use dirt and different colors of craft sand to make unique layers in a clear plastic cup to represent the layers of the Earth.

This plaster fossil activity is a fun supplement to preschool science. Use plaster to make imprints of your child's handprints, footprints and other objects!

With some cookie dough and ordinary household objects, let your kindergartener explore how fossil imprints are made.

Kids are sure to be entranced by the magic of the ocean when they create their very own ocean in a bottle.