On the next rainy day spent inside, delight your third grader by showing him how to make his own weatherproof octopus to display for those passing by.

Kids in preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school will love turning flower pots into homemade musical instruments in this fun and simple activity.

Show your high school-aged child an offbeat way to let her friends know their future includes a party: fortune cookie cards!

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

Help your child think outside the box as they create these festive noisemakers, a fun way to ring in the new year.

Your preteen will learn about computer parts and how to handle them as she uses an outdated computer to make a totally in-style bracelet!

Coffee filter snowflakes are an easy winter craft and a good way to involve children of all ages in holiday decorating.

Make an edible bracelet from Froot Loops and a shoelace! This Block Institute art activity will engage your special needs or mainstream child at snacktime.

Help your child create a magical miniature garden in the most unlikely of places: a recycled plastic bottle!

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

Make your own ribbon to give gifts that special touch. Enlist your preschooler or kindergartener to help create an extra special holiday ribbon this winter.

Why wait for the Easter bunny to arrive when your child can become a bunny herself? Creating a bunny mask is the perfect way to celebrate Easter.

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Celebrate the coming of Spring and Earth Day with this 3-D art project that makes use of recycled materials.

How does your ghost feel? No, no, we're not wondering if it's happy or sad, joyful or mad. We want to know your ghost's texture!

Help keep your child's baby teeth safe with this cute tooth-shaped felt pillow that comes with a little pouch that's just the right size for a lost tooth.

Create a one-of-a-kind lunchbox with your second grader using recycled materials and some down home ingenuity!

New Year's Eve hats let you wear your celebratory spirit on your head. Make New Year's Eve hats with year child to ring in the New Year in style.

This no-sew Christmas stocking helps you celebrate the holiday, without the added fuss or cost. Make a no-sew Christmas stocking this holiday season.

Make a one-of-a-kind necklace this holiday season with this Christmas bead craft that will warm the heart of whoever receives it!

Celebrate Mother's Day with this easy, attractive pop-up flower card.

Making these one-of-a-kind mug markers will help your child flex his creativity and gain button-sewing practice.

In this fun activity, kids learn how to make their own bravery badges so they can be brave anytime they want.

Here's a St. Patrick's Day card your child can make, write, and give. Great learning and lots of fun--a "lucky" combination for a lucky holiday!

"Crown" dad this Father's Day—and sneak in some letter-sound practice, too.

Create some flying bats with your little one this Halloween season. This activity is a great way for your little one to learn about symmetry.

Using low-tech supplies and a little extra ingenuity you can help your fourth grader create this unique, heartfelt Valentine card.

Instead of heading to the craft store, take a step back in time and restock your art supply with this easy recipe for homemade ink.

Make a sweet, budget-friendly treat for your loved ones with these trick-or-treat lollipops.