Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

This activity allows your kindergartener to translate what they observe into a beautiful poem.

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

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

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

Teach kids about a fun way they can remember this more efficiently- the power of mnemonics. Kids will be amazed.

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.

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

While your cells are much too small to see without a microscope, you can create the look of a cell in your very own home with just an egg and vinegar!

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

What cause the phases of the moon? Make a model to see how the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth cause the crescent, gibbous, quarter, full, and new moon.

Examine whether distilled water, spring water, or regular tap water yield faster plant growth.

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

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

Here's a simple craft activity that can help your youngster better visualize the life cycle of a frog as a circle.

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

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.

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.

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.