Kindergarten algebra is a lot different than high school. In kindergarten math, algebra means grouping like things, or noticing what doesn't belong in a set.

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.

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!

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

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.

Challenge your young dinosaur lover to examine dinosaur footprints and then create their own dinosaur fossil in this hands-on activity.

Take the art making outside: have your first grader make a clay relief sculpture of the natural world. This is a great activity for summer.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

The weather is a key kindergarten science concept. With this activity your child will learn about wind direction and create a self portrait, too!

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.

Here's a science and nature activity to help your kindergartener get outdoors and learn about the structure of leaves.

Use dirt and different colors of craft sand to make unique layers in a clear plastic cup to represent the layers of the Earth.

With some cookie dough and ordinary household objects, let your kindergartener explore how fossil imprints are made.

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

Plant a mini herb garden and teach your child about science and nature.

Conduct a simple experiment with your child to study how dirt tracks change as they age in this 1st grade science activity.

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

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

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

Try this activity with your child to explore what happens to rain (and the living things that need it) when it becomes polluted.