Make mini heating pads for the special animal in your household or to use the next time you or your child has some aches and pains.

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.

A mixture of botany, exploration, Abstract Art and Pop Art color theoryâthis activity never gets dull! Start by exploring outdoors and finish with indoor art.

Take the plunge into handcrafting with this neat and tidy soap recipe. Here's how to create your own personalized soap.

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

Kids paint a still life of a vase of flowers using colors found side by side on the color wheel, just like Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers.

This hands-on activity will introduce your third grader to the concepts of positive and negative space as she makes a shamrock!

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

Build a decorated box and fill it with research that can help you get to your dream location someday!

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

Pine cone decorations are fun and festive for the Christmas season. Make pine cone decorations with your child to celebrate the beauty of winter.

Not sure what to do with all of those leftover boxes from holiday gifts? Tap into your crafty side by creating an adorable snow person with your child. This activity is sure to bring smiles to those who pass your yard or come into your home all season lon

This activity will give your child a chance to practice threading a needle, and she'll end up with a fun and unique hair band!

This seashell necklace lets you keep a piece of the beach with you. Help your crafty kid create this seashell necklace, the perfect summer keepsake.

In this arts and crafts activity, encourage your preschooler to create these shape-stick puppets which can be used to put on plays or act out stories with.

Get creative with this engaging activity where kids are asked to create their own pumpkin person and tap into their creative writing skills! Include all family members by having them create their very own pumpkin people.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

This craft is a great way to explore the fascinating world of spiders and their webs as you collect spider webs from around your house with your third grader.

Celebrate Mexican heritage and inspire creativity in your budding artist with this unique arts and crafts activity.

Have your child make a special mobile inspired by the weather outside. Learn about seasons, the environment, and art in 3D.

Children are imaginative story-builders. Create a shoebox habitat with your child to put those budding creative instincts to good use.

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens. Have your kid make his own quill pen and put his penmanship to the test!

Here's a fourth grade science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your child's learning, and good for the planet, too.

Children tap into their own imaginative storytelling skills by creating and writing a richly embellished folk tale about their favorite member of the animal kingdom.

Make some fairy tale felt board stories with your child the next time you're looking for a fun activity for a lazy afternoon.

Celebrate African heritage by making an African flag banner. This fun, culturally-inspired art project is perfect for Black History Month.

Dive into U.S. colonial history by making a simple bottle gourd water cooler, crafted by colonists of Roanoke Island in the 16th century.

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

Here's a springtime arts and crafts activity for preschoolers: make batik Easter eggs using melted candle wax and homemade dye.

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.