Create a crafty porcupine with your first grader, and use the opportunity to teach your little one about it's ingenious (yet painful!) defense mechanism.

Let your second grader channel a famous Dr. Seuss character--the Cat in the Hat--with this hat-making activity inspired by the main character.

Invite your fourth grader to celebrate one of four holidays by creating a kid-friendly homemade Menorah, Advent Wreath, Kinara, or Diya!

Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.

Teach your fourth grader how to craft her own decorative felt eggs, a perfect way to symbolize spring and new beginnings!

How goofy can your first grader get? Show her how to use balloons and yarn to craft a collection of silly faces!

Here's a homemade bulletin board project to help your fourth grader's school year start off right.

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

Introduce your fifth grader to the irresistible fun of string art with this letter project!

Your third grader will strengthen her hand-eye coordination as she creates and plays her very own take-anywhere pinball game!

Invite your kindergartener or first grader to make giant, soft building blocks. He'll have a blast constructing, throwing, stacking, and even falling on them!

Your third grader will love reliving his favorite holiday story as he creates a charming Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer sculpture!

While you whip up mashed potatoes for your next dinner party, your first grader and friends can stay occupied by crafting their own silly spud characters.

Your first grader will improve her fine motor skills as she designs her own drum set with recycled household objects and art supplies!

Show your third grader how to craft his own version of the symbolic Olympic rings using some easy-to-find art supplies!

Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.

On the next rainy day spent inside, delight your third grader by showing him how to make his own weatherproof octopus to display for those passing by.

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

Take the art making outside: have your first grader make a clay relief sculpture of the natural world. This is a great activity for summer.

If there's a special person in your fourth grader's life, show him how to create this beautiful photo frame luminary as an extra special Valentine's Day gift!

Refresh your third grader's understanding of idioms with this hands-on art activity that encourages him to manipulate clay to represent his favorite idiom.

What would it be like to be the Cat in the Hat from the famous Dr. Seuss book? This Read Across America project has your 1st grader making his own fun-in-a-box!

Teach your creative second grader about proportions, animals, and proper cutting methods with cucumber carving.

Your fourth grader will hone his fine motor skills and learn to follow directions as he creates this recycled angel tree topper out of an ordinary soda bottle!

If your first grader loves to play with her food, turn the messy habit into a clever arts and craft project.

Help your first grader create special 3D paper Christmas trees that he can use to decorate the home or give to friends.

Make "fossils" with your child to hide in the sandbox or at the park or the beach, to help your child explore his archaeological side.

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

Give your number one dad something that he truly deserves this Father's Day!

Pumpkins sure look adorable when bundled up in hats and cozy scarves!