Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

Get ready for Halloween with a pumpkin mask made from construction paper!

Kids grow grass in homemade eggshell planters in this unique middle school arts and crafts activity. Makes a great gift for Easter.

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

Invite your fifth grader to design a fleet of miniature paddle boats to race in the family bathtub.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

Instead of pulling out the usual Easter decorations, have your child transform cupcake liners into mini Easter baskets.

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

Beaded Christmas ornaments add some homemade cheer to your tree. Make these beaded Christmas ornaments with your child this holiday season.

Kids will have a hoot constructing this cute owl craft from a recycled toilet paper roll.

Help the elephant bird come back to life with this awesome paper mache craft.

Help your child make a festive woven basket using paper bowls and yarn that is sure to please and fun to make.

Got a jousting knight at home? Try this project and help him make his very own shield.

In the spirit of Seuss and all things creative and silly, celebrate reading and all that it has to offer with this fun and interactive story box.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

Even your first grader can get involved in the lighting of the Kwanzaa Kinara with this clever flameless Kinara project!

Make a bear cave for your child to play and explore, learning about bears and winter hibernation.

Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.

Use egg cartons to create imaginative spiders the kids will treasure.

These paper pumpkins will make lovely, festive centerpieces in your home this fall.

Invite your child to partake in an eco-friendly craft by weaving long twigs into a useful kitchen stand for hot pots and pans.

This project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

Winter is a great time to build a friendly snowman! Turn regular modeling clay into a glittery snowy surprise.

Help your 4th grader learn how to make a topographic map and strengthen key grade level social studies and math skills in the process.

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

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

Get your kids drinking more water by inspiring them to design their own personalized water bottle cozy.

Make an edible bracelet from Froot Loops and a shoelace! This Block Institute art activity will engage your special needs or mainstream child at snacktime.

During Chinese New Year festivities, you see lanterns everywhere. Your child can make her very own red and gold lanterns to display at home.