Here's how to create an easy travel checkers board that you are your child can enjoy together using simple materials.

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

Show your fifth grader how fun and fashionable recycling can be! Guide her in making her own wallet by fusing together old plastic bags with an iron.

This Kool-Aid tie-dye activity is a kid-friendly craft that never gets old. Learn how to make tie-dye shirts using assorted Kool-Aid flavors here.

Batik is a fabric dying technique usually done with hot wax. This flour-and-water method is kid-safe and easy, and it creates beautiful batik designs.

This activity will give your child a chance to practice threading a needle, and she'll end up with a fun and unique hair band!

Discover a way to take old denim out of your child's closet without removing it from her life with this beautiful recycled craft.

Children get creative as they experiment with fabrics and textures to create their very own collagraphs.

No need to head to the toy store for her next stuffed animal once she has the skills to create her own!

This simple sewing activity results in a pair of homemade fleece mittens!

Never lose your glasses again after this fun craft project, making a homemade case for your eyeglasses!

Show your high school-aged child an offbeat way to let her friends know their future includes a party: fortune cookie cards!

Help your young sewer create a delightful owl egg cosy out of just a few felt scraps and some embroidery floss.

Lacing is a great way to practice hand-eye coordination, which helps with writing. Turn it into a fun preschool art project, by stringing up some ABCs!

Don't shell out the money for a new pair of kicks! Help your second grader add some charm to her shoelaces with fabric dye.

This beginner's sewing craft turns ordinary gloves into fancy fur fashion statements!

Let your child be a designer for the day with this first grade arts and crafts activity: make a felt pillow decorated with colorful felt cut-outs.

Here's a first grade arts and crafts activity: make pop-up puppets using a plastic cup, wooden dowel, and fabric. Put on a show once you're done!

Finger puppets encourage creative play, communication, and they give you a great way to share the Passover story with your kids.

Make a personalized pillowcase for your third grader with his old-fashioned silhouette image. You won't be able to find these in stores!

These homemade juggling balls are super simple to make and are a blast to play with. Not to mention, they're great practicing hand-eye coordination.

This butterfly costume comes together in under an hour and is perfect for your little trick-or-treater. Make this butterfly costume for Halloween or play time.

This costume wig is a simple craft that will result in a great item for Halloween, dress up, or pretend play. Make a yarn costume wig with your child.

This dalmatian costume is simple for expert crafters and novice dog lovers alike. Make a dalmatian costume with your child for Halloween or play time.

This advanced art project introduces kids to sewing techniques, and also slyly teaches geometry and measurement.

Make a reusable picnic pouch with your child this summer to celebrate the Fourth of July in an eco-friendly way.

Keep your boiled breakfast egg cozy and warm on Easter morning with a bright chick egg topper. This craft can also double as a puppet!

Want a fun craft project that will get your preschooler using his senses? Create a colorful, abstract piece of fabric art with your child!

This made-for-kids embroidery project uses thick yarn, dull needles, and burlap fabric with wide holes so it's perfect for little fingers!

Make all-natural dye from vegetables to create gorgeous homemade play-silks!