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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

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.

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

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

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

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

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

Create your own cloud with an activity that will explain how important concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation work.

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

Planning a beach vacation? Here's a cool nature craft you can make in the sand with your child.

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

Crystals are a very special structure. In this third grade activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

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

This interdisciplinary card game will have your third grader working on math facts as he travels through the solar system!

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!

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.

Get your child outside to observe the clouds, and get a fun exercise in science, writing, and arts and crafts! Here's how.

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.

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

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?