Kids will love painting shapes of objects in a still life while using strong colors showing highlights and shadows.

Here's how to create an easy travel checkers board that you are your child can enjoy together using simple materials.

Your third grader will delight in making this creepy night-flying creature using a simple pom pom!

Create an bouquet of flowers that will last forever using plastic straws and tissue paper!

Using only straight-line sewing, your fourth can create a nifty felt pencil case perfect for his busy life.

Teach your child how to make her own buzzer using only a button and a string.

In this easy and fun animal craft, make a cute pig nose using recycled egg cartons!

Your child will create adorable baby footprints using his hand and fingers!

Using markers and construction paper, your child will design their own patterned fish.

Make unique and pretty bracelets using that all-purpose mainstay of crafts and home repair: duct tape!

Help your child discover the difference between his wants and needs using this poster.

Challenge your child with this exciting 2D to 3D project using a sheet of construction paper, oil pastels, and scissors.

Celebrate National Drum Month in November by using a couple of recycled yogurt cups and making a groovy set of bongos!

Your kid will practice measuring, cutting and basic stitches by recycling an old t-shirt into a a cute skirt using simple sewing techniques.

These homemade thumbprint cards are as personalized as it gets, and your child will love using his prints to make holiday magic!

Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.

The project presents a tactile way to paint using water beads! The result will be a beautiful, expressionistic work of art.

By using watercolor paints to practice writing letters, sentences, and math problems, your child will practice first grade skills in his "Sidewalk School."

Make a homemade expressionist masterpiece using dough and paint! Practice brainstorming skills with this fun and easy arts and crafts activity.

With a little guidance from parents, youngsters can create a Christmas tree using their thumb as a stamp.

In this art project, eight petals of a flower are painted in watercolor paint using different techniques, colors, and patterns.

Looking for interesting craft projects using pipe cleaners? This easy art project will encourage the sculptor in your child.

Using an empty plastic bottle, your child can create a newfangled version of this African percussion instrument.

Make your own play dough at home with a fruity scent using this easy activity!

Etch designs into discs of plaster of Paris using a traditional whaler technique to create a beautiful artisan necklace.

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

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.