Hair ties don't have to be plain old elastic circles. Your child can decorate her hair with beaded hair bands that add flair to her hair!

Make corn kernel necklaces this fall and help build your child's hand-eye coordination along with her fine motor skills.

Use painted pasta to create your very own ancient Egyptian necklace.

If your kid looks like she needs a break from homework or something to work on during commercials, show her how to make a necklace of paper beads!

Dress up a plain old pen with this pretty craft that's great for back-to-school time.

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!

Your preteen will learn about computer parts and how to handle them as she uses an outdated computer to make a totally in-style bracelet!

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