This activity encourages children to sculpt in free form. The only rule is that they have to build upwards.

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

Make this paper mache gargoyle for a lesson in Medieval architecture and sculpture.

Make your own architectural masterpiece with supplies from the pantry. Your temple may not be as impressive as the real thing, but it'll be twice as delicious!

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

Craft a glamorous crown that your preschooler can wear when he demonstrates good behavior!

Instead of buying new sunglasses this summer, why not use recycled materials to make some of your own?

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

Create a giant octopus from cardboard that holds onto a sea of creatures from its tentacles!

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

In this activity, your child will use household objects to sculpt his very own football.

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.

Make a paper jack-o'-lantern treat bucket this Halloween! While crafting, your kid will learn about the process of creating self-standing sculptural objects.

This activity will help your child develop her fine motor skills and build spatial awareness,and it's a great way to jazz up snack time!

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this second grade shamrock tote bag craft.

Have the children play a more active role in the Seder by helping them prepare paper puppets that represent the ten plagues.

Wreath ornaments decorate your Christmas tree and act as a fun sensory craft for preschoolers. Make wreath ornaments with your child this holiday season.

If you're short on time but want to find a creative way to decorate your Halloween table, try this spooky party favor mug with matching napkin rings.

Transform a paper coffee cup into an adorable Easter bunny gift basket in this second grade arts and crafts activity.

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

Got a fussy eater on your hands? Here's a great way to make fruit appear more appealing, and make eating it a lot more fun, too!

Santa needs all the helpers he can get, so why not create your very own holiday elf to watch over your presents.

Create a yarn doll out of a few toothpicks and colorful string with this Guatemalan craft.

Help your child make her very own clock with a recycled, thrift store find to give as a gift or keep for yourself!

Looking for way to help Japan? Start by making paper cranes! Learn how you and your child can show your support for Japan through the art of origami.

Horseshoes makes a perfect family activity for a summer afternoon. With a bit of cardboard and handful of pennies, you can create your own set!

In this arts and crafts activity, encourage your preschooler to create these shape-stick puppets which can be used to put on plays or act out stories with.

Try making these hand-dipped candles with your child and help bring colonial history to life!

Help your preschooler make an alternative to carrying messy sidewalk chalk in hand: a helpful, handmade sidewalk chalk caddy.

Try this winter-themed arts and crafts activity for fifth graders: make colorful woolly pompoms! All you need is yarn and stiff cardboard to get started.