Stringing beads helps develop the hand-eye coordination kids need to write, and noodles are sized just right for junior jewelry-makers.

Who knew that you could make beads out of rose petals? Not only can it be done, but the beads smell wonderful!

There's nothing like some Valentine's Day charms to give you a dose of luck on this romantic day!

Save the tiny tiles from the iconic board game and reuse them as a statement of scholarly style by making them into a crafty piece of jewelry.

This beaded wind chime is fun to make and it gets kids experimenting with patterns, a key kindergarten math skill.

Skip store-bought jewelry and show your stylish kid how to make her own beaded bracelets.

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

Embroidery ain't your grandma's art anymore...it can be adapted to a number of cool designs Jazz up a traditional fabric embellishment with sparkly beads!

Rainy day? Stuck inside? Here's an arts and crafts pasta project to enjoy with your kindergartener that helps her with math patterns too.

Here are 3 inexpensive ways for kids to make their own beads, from scratch.