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.

Help your first grader make a coin bank that builds connections to early reading and math. And build good saving habits, too!

Turn ordinary cookies into puppets and create edible performance art!

Make a family tree with your child to teach him about his personal history. Make a family tree with this tutorial, and teach your kid about his family history.

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.

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

Re-use old plastic food containers to create these uniquely beautiful stepping stones to embed in your backyard!

Show your child how to spell their name in a whole new way with this sculptural 3-D art project.

Your first or second grader will delight in creating multi-colored confetti egg smashers, traditional in Mexico, called cascarones!

Make a colorful rock mosaic that will help your child practice her patterns, shapes, and colors while making a beautiful work of art!

Want to capture this year? Make a time capsule of this period in your child's life! You may just be surprised at what you find, when you dig it up next year...