Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

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!

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Check out this silly game that will put your kid's animal habitat knowledge (and acting skills) to the test.

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.

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

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!

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

Children are imaginative story-builders. Create a shoebox habitat with your child to put those budding creative instincts to good use.

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.

Here's an easy experiment that lets your first grader practice the scientific method, while watching a caterpillar eat.