These festive red and blue drink umbrellas are the perfect DIY party idea. While you're making them you can even sneak in a little compass practice.

Help your first grader make these patriotic hanging streamer decorations this 4th of July!

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

Help motivate your child to become a more avid and consistent reader by creating a train-themed reading chart that can serve as a visual reminder of their progress.

The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

Looking for a fun group activity for kids? Offering writing practice, grammar review, and plenty of hands-on creativity, wacky word art is the way to go.

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens.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!

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.

Create an American flag pinwheel in this Fourth of July craft activity!

From how to make your own invitations to what games to play the day of, this guide has everything you need to make your graduate's day a time to remember.

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

Learn how to make a trick-or-treat bag for Halloween. See how to make a decorative trick-or-treat bag with this Halloween craft tutorial.

This homemade keepsake book is a great project for your fifth grader to make for someone special this holiday season!

This craft is an excellent way to learn about African-American history, and it also provides fine motor practice.

Help your child to make a beautiful Africa mask to help her reinforce important spatial and compositional skills.

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

Try hammering some plants with your kids to teach them a valuable lesson in flower science while making beautiful artwork in the process!

This beginner's sewing craft turns ordinary gloves into fancy fur fashion statements!

Practice early social studies skills and get your child excited about the new school year with this fun activity.

Create your very own "stained glass" flower, the perfect gift for mom this Mother's Day!

Here's an arts and crafts guide for your high-school teenager that'll help her create a naturalist drawing and painting.

Yarn ornaments are a beautiful and crafty way to celebrate the holidays. Make a set of yarn ornaments with your child, then hang them on your Christmas tree.

Make your own wrapping paper with some materials from around the house. Try to make your own wrapping paper this year for a unique presentation for your gifts.

Celebrate the spirit of Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech with this meaningful and educational art project.

Introduce your child to the concept of the melting pot by decorating a patriotic 4th of July planter.

Explore what freedom and liberty mean to you this Fourth of July with a beautiful portrait collage!

Help your middle schooler "map" her complicated day. It's a simple job with big payoffs that will last all through the year!

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

Here's a fun arts and crafts activity that has you and your child creating a book with a secret hollow!