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.

This easy at-home experiment is a great way to "see" science.

Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week to come up with your own solar calendar!

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

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

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.

Use the textures found in nature to create your own stationery! This fun, outdoor activity will no doubt inspire your child's creative side.

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

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!

Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.

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

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

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!

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

Unlike other seed sprouting projects, this one allows kids to compare five different sprouts (either 5 herbs or 5 flowers) by watching them grow in a glove.

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

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

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

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

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

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.

Hunt for natureâs treasure, the many different products made by trees!

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