In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.

Make beautiful print block art with your kids using recycled materials.

Your kindergartener will learn basic math concepts and create a beautiful keepsake with this African flag reference book.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Here's how to create an easy travel checkers board that you are your child can enjoy together using simple materials.

In this activity, learners will discover how to make a basic water filtration system using common materials found around the house or outside.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

Celebrate Earth Day by making colorful animal sculptures using recycled materials from around the house in this 3rd grade arts and crafts activity.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

Discover the science behind materials that absorb heat, and materials that don't, by constructing this cork trivet for your dinner table.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

This rainbow collage activity is a great way to practice using different materials to create texture. The completed craft is sure to brighten up any space.

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

Many kids find themselves especially challenged by writing in third grade. Here's how you can help, using a technique called "storyboarding."

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

Make a homemade doll out of recycled materials, similar to dolls made by pioneer children.

The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.

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.

Create this homemade slinky snake from recycled materials. It can move and slither about like the real thing!

This is a fantastic and easy science experiment where kids will learn about elasticity by testing how high bouncy balls of different materials can bounce.

Beach bags don't have to be bought...make your own beach bag out of recycled materials in this summer craft.

Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.

Create a chunky, textured, tactile giraffe collage that is cute enough to pet! This is a great way to recycle old arts and crafts materials.

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

Inspired by colorful African drums and crafted from recyclable materials, these pencil holders will make a bold and charming addition to any desk set.

Make your own wrapping paper with some materials from around the house. Try to make your own wrapping paper this year for a unique presentation for your gifts.

Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.

Introduce your fourth or fifth grader to volume by having him build rectangular prisms, and then count each sugar cube to check his volume calculations.

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.