This two-ingredient dough, sometimes called "moon sand," is a quick and cheap way to let kids explore their senses, build fine motor skills, and play.

Use two toilet paper rolls to make a pair of homemade binoculars and let the games begin. Here's how:

Help your kid create a patriotic red, white, and blue flag banner! On each flag have him write a different word that describes our veterans or fallen soldiers.

These easy-to-make felt friends are created by sewing two pieces of felt together with yarn and make great gifts for holidays such as Easter.

Let your kid try his hand at engineering as he builds and tests two different structures made out of rolled newspaper. Which one is the strongest?

Encourage a bit of mystery and intrigue by teaching your clever kid how to create and use secret codes.

Make a Duct Tape Wallet: This activity provides kids great practice in following directions and makes for a fun homemade gift.

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

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

Using cardboard and duct tape, you can make a durable Father's Day frame that Dad can hang anywhere from his workbench to the office!

Create a haunted house from upcycled materials in this lively craft project!

Help your fifth grader bring the magnificent spirit of Rome to a modern day, personalized clay coin.

This Valentine's Day, spend a couple of hours with your child constructing a colorful, spring-limbed "heart man"!

Celebrate the Presidents Day the creative way by constructing toilet paper tube figurines of a couple famous U.S. Presidents!

This heart paper chain is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Include some decorations in a simple AB pattern and work on pattern recognition.

These papier-mâché bracelets are simple to make, and the result is truly stunning!

Help your child observe Veterans Day by having him create a paper chain American flag; it's a fun and crafty way to show your patriotism.

Make caterpillars out of papier-mache and let the kids explore their inner creepy crawler.

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 simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

Make a bouquet of colorful duct tape flowers in this hands-on spring craft.

Craft this leprechaun hat-covered jar, brimming with St. Patrick's Day charm!

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Combine winter charm with DIY fashion to create this lovely piece of jewelry.

Create some flying bats with your little one this Halloween season. This activity is a great way for your little one to learn about symmetry.

Guide your middle schooler through making his own papier-maché witch or wizard puppet. Move over Harry Potter!

Skip the plastic eggs this Easter: make a paper mache Easter egg sculpture in this kindergarten arts and crafts activity.

Your little one will love making this bunny mask. From the mask's furry texture to its cute marshmallow nose, she will hardly be able to wait to wear it.

This simple illuminaria can be made for any season or holiday. It's so fun that parents and kids alike will enjoy making a new one for each special holiday!

Bring a bit of the fun of Yuan Xiao Jie to your home with this lantern activity. Happy New Year!