In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!

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.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

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.

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.

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

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

Use natural materials to try out a new kind of weaving. Your child will enjoy gathering their materials outside and then using them to create a piece of art!

Play Rock Tic-Tac-Toe, the perfect outdoor game for all ages. Help your child develop thinking skills and get away from the TV!

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

Kids conduct a simple science experiment to see if seeds can grow without soil in this simple kindergarten science activity.

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

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Take a nature walk in your backyard or local park to find one object for every letter of the alphabet. Then put them together in this handy nature book.

Give some of your local ladybugs a warm place to stay for the winter by making a ladybug home with recycled materials.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

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

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

This fall, make a leaf crown that will encourage creative play and your child's interest in the natural world while you help them build fine motor skills.

Turn an abstract lesson into a practical craft with the fun and colorful creation of dough earth layers!

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

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

Celebrate autumn with a seasonal bash. Welcome the fall with a festive party for your little one and her friends, full of crafts, snacks and fun games.