Make this creative "story cartoon" tray to help your first grader build reading comprehension skills while having a hilarious time!

Have your little cowpoke design and decorate a vest that's perfect for combating the elements on the harsh Western plains.

Discover what makes an alligator an alligator with this adorable and affordable alligator craft.

Draw your own beautiful mandala with this easy technique that ensures symmetrical results every time!

Representing the story in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

This imaginative art activity will help your child to better understand symmetry and explore color and shape.

This underwater painting is as colorful as it is fun!

Give your fourth grader a head start in poetry with a simile writing activity that guides him in crafting a cute poem about the beloved family pet.

These homemade thumbprint cards are as personalized as it gets, and your child will love using his prints to make holiday magic!

This project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

This fun craft is perfect to do in the spring, and opens up the opportunity to teach your child about birds.

Playhouses can be expensive, and they take up so much space. Why not make your own collapsible playhouse instead?

Make a paper plate puppet that'll help your child imagine what it's like to be in a performance of the dragon dance.

This hands-on activity practices skip counting, a key first grade math skill. But it's silly fun!

Here's an activity to encourage your young artist to read. Invite your child to visualize directions on colors, numbers, and shapes to create cool pictures!

There's something magical about bubbles. Here's a way to turn an old favorite into something new, by ditching that plastic wand for a homemade bubble pipe.

This project is a great way to explore variations in how to paint using watercolor.

Here is a kindergarten activity that blends art and science by using magnets, paint, and objects found around the house to create a picture.

Kids will love painting shapes of objects in a still life while using strong colors showing highlights and shadows.

Got an aspiring illustrator or animator on your hands? Let your child try making his own hand-drawn animation by creating a 4th of July flip book.

Ever wonder where paint comes from? This recipe works well with preschoolers because of its consistency and its natural nontoxicity.

Get inspired by nature and use recycled materials to create unforgettable pencil holders in time for the back to school season.

This toothpaste art craft encourages sensory exploration and creative play for younger kidsâjust remember to save some toothpaste for brushing!

Make a festive bunny box that will be great for gift giving or storing candy and other small objects.

Brrrrr! It's chilly outside. Now's the perfect time to create a snow globe. But, don't worry, you don't need glass for this dome.

Express the love that you share with your child this Valentine's Day by creating unique "me and you" portraits together!

This November, it's elephant versus donkey! Does your third grader understand the meaning behind the animals political parties choose to represent them?

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!

Get ready for Thanksgiving by enlisting your child in the preparations! In this activity, you'll work together to create some adorable turkey napkin rings.