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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

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

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!

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

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

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

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!

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

Give some of your local ladybugs a warm place to stay for the winter by making a ladybug home with recycled materials.

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

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

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

This fall, make a leaf crown that will encourage creative play and your child's interest in the natural world while you help them build fine motor skills.

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

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.

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

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

In this activity, your child will learn about a style of gardening that uses moss, also called "kokedama."

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.