Make an Easy Tie for Father's Day

Sure, a tie is the traditional Fatherâs Day present, but itâs so much cooler when your kids give something theyâve made themselves. Meet the homemade tie.

Make a Memory Game

Does your child love to play guessing games? Does she need help reading common words? Kill two birds with one stone, by making a family board game that's so fun, she won't even realize she's learning!

Sorting and Ordering: Collect Autumn Leaves!

Here's a fun fall activity: have your preschooler take a nature walk, collect leaves, and make a pretty autumn collage while learning valuable science and math skills like sorting, sequencing, and ordering at the same time!

Create Dove Hanging Decor

Honor the words of Martin Luther King, Jr. by creating hanging dove images! Invite her to adorn her room, doorways, or window sills with these signs of peace.

Bake Alphabet Cookies

This cookie dough handles like modeling clay, but it also makes delicious cookies. Use this activity to strengthen your child's alphabet skills, to show him where to sit for dinner, or just to have an unexpected treat.

Make Straw Necklaces

Your young child can create a charming, colorful necklace using just yarn and colored straws. She will experiment with creating patterns and improve her fine motor skills with this simple activity.

Make a Halloween Tissue Ghost

Here's a ghost Halloween decoration you and your child can make together.

Make Homemade Castanets!

Why buy musical instruments when you can make your own castanets quicker than you can say, "ole!"

Unplug Yourself with a "Little House" Dinner

The "Little House" books are a popular series with adults and kids alike. In this activity, you'll start a book club with your family and then plan a themed dinner based on the "Little House" books. It's a guaranteed good time for everyone!

Write an "I Have a Dream" Speech!

Your child most likely has a dream: a vision for a bright future. How does she picture the world, from the blocks of her neighborhood to the far reaches of the globe?