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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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?

If your mom likes flowers, make her a sweet gift that she'll treasure with this fun craft, a pretty Pressed Flowers Card!

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

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

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

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

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.

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

Help your kindergarten science maven explore the water cycle without getting everything wet.

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

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.