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.

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

This winter garden project is just about bomb-proof, and believe it or not, it might even make a great gift. So get craft happy with your first grader!

Get your child math and science savvy with this fun outdoor classification game. Using chalk, your child will classify what she sees in the natural world.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

Show your child the solar system and let them explore the stars and space by creating a painting. It's a fun and easy way capture your child's imagination.

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

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

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

Teach your child the meaning of recycle and reuse by repurposing plastic spoons as plant markers for your vegetable garden.

Lead your first grader on a nature walk ... with a scavenger hunt-style twist! They'll try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors.

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

Put an oatmeal box, a flashlight, and some construction paper together and you have the makings of an incredibly cool bedroom planetarium!

Here's a first grade ladybug game that explores how air can move solid objects, and adds some measurement practice, too. Play, learn, and enjoy!

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

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

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

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

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!

This weather spinner will improve observation skills by encouraging children to examine and track weather details and patterns.

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

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

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!

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