Create clear sound shakers so your preschooler can observe and compare the different sounds that objects make!

Try this goofy, first grade phonics craft that focuses on the letter "F" as in "Frog" and helps build crucial reading and spelling skills in your child.

Use a digital camera and some simple drawing supplies to help your kindergartener make a personalized letter-sound book.

This homemade snare drum made with everyday household items gets its authentic rattle sound from paper clips and tin.

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

Tin can phones offer something modern versions don't—a fun project to make with a friend, and a dramatic illustration of vibration and sound waves.

Does the idea of taking your child to an art museum sound daunting? Create your own museum and give your child some practice with shapes!

Using homemade felt alphabet letters and 26 colorful pictures, your preschooler will have a great time as they practice recognizing letters and their sounds.

Transfer your child's artwork onto clothing using an iron-on transfer. It's easier than it sounds, and your child will love wearing his artwork!

Draw letter people with your child to help her take a closer look at the letters, and see the differences between them.

Ever wonder how those kooky kazoos work? Get to know the science behind this silly instrument by making your very own kazoo!

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

Want to build some homemade instruments? These maracas make a racket, and they couldn't be easier to make...

There's no need to hunt down a cactus for this rainstick craft. In fact, you can recycle items you probably already have on hand.

Kids of all ages will delight in making these jumbo "cupcake" crayons from all of the broken crayon stubs that seem to pile up around the house.

This fun and educational Halloween craft is a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday while building your child's letter and phonics skills.

Encourage your preschooler to learn about the letter "W" by creating a wonderful work of art.

Here's a salt dough recipe that can be used to make ghostly character sticks for fun Halloween decor.

Combine music, history and craft by making a Native American instrument of your own

Improve your preschooler's knowledge of the alphabet by playing games with your own homemade wooden letters!

All you need to put together this guitar is an old shoebox. Soon your kid will be rocking out while saving room in the landfill.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

Wondering what to do with all that extra mint leftover from last night's meal? Don't throw it out--make tea instead. It's easy to dry fresh herbs for tea.

This simple illuminaria can be made for any season or holiday. It's so fun that parents and kids alike will enjoy making a new one for each special holiday!

This activity uses the signs and words kids see around them every day, to create a book they can read on their own.

This hands-on activity practices skip counting, a key first grade math skill. But it's silly fun!

Start a unique tradition with your fourth grader; bake and paint one-of-a-kind Olympic pins--out of salt dough!