Make a Pull-Along Canister Train
Your child may have fallen in love with certain brand-name trains, but it's just as much fun to make your own - and a whole lot cheaper. Here's how.
Make a Shell Craft Treasure Box
Explore the world of seashells with your kindergartner, and give him practice in scientific identification and categorization while he creates a cool treasure box.
Blast Off with a Homemade Rocket Ship!
Shoot to the moon with this imaginative craft for kids. Perfect for any budding astronaut, it lets kids be creative and offers plenty of out-of-this-world adventure.
Make Your Own Pointillism Self-Portrait
Kids learn about pointillism as they make their own self-portrait in the style of famed American artist Chuck Close.
Play Shoe Box Croquet
There's no need to buy an expensive croquet set to get your child familiar with the sport. This game is fun for the whole family and will improve your child's hand-eye coordination.
"Oil Painting" for First Grade Scientists
Oil and water don't mix - but they can make amazing patterns. Check out this activity for the how and why.
Make Aluminum Ornaments!
Using aluminum is a great way to recycle and make some beautiful and shiny ornaments borrowing from this traditional Mexican art form.
Taste the Rainbow: Create a Rainbow of Healthy Food
Make a Healthy Foods Rainbow! In this activity, your child will color a rainbow, glue on colorful fruits and vegetables, and keep track of which healthy super-foods she eats throughout the week.
Make a Papier-Mache Bracelet
What preschooler doesn't love the hands-on gooiness of papier-mache? This papier-mache bracelet is simple to make, and the result is truly stunning!
Make Kool-Aid Tie Dye
Kool-Aid isn't just for drinking! Experiment with color and design, with a tie-dye project using Kool-Aid, vinegar, and other items straight from your pantry.
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