Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.

With this activity, you child will get an opportunity to apply skills they're learning in second grade math, and maybe learn something new about Dad.

Nothing says Father's Day like a brand new necktie. Much tastier than fabric ties, these sweet baked versions are the perfect gift for Dad.

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 special gift for Mother's or Father's Day using felt, cardstock and buttons to create a memorable frame in the shape of a heart.

This year on Dad's day, here's a creative gift that your child can make using simple materials, some of them even recycled.

Help your child create a rebus message for a unique Father's Day card or poster; it's like a collage and encoded message all in one!

Anyone can write Dad a card for Father's Day; but for the dad who loves sports, get the family to write him a special haiku on a basketball instead!

If you are looking for a special way to celebrate dad on his day, help your little one to design a creative letter photo collage.

Make this easy homemade tie for a great Father's Day gift this year.

Your child can re-purpose any used (and cleaned) can into a colorful container to hold Dad's pens and pencils on his desk!

Help your child honor her grandpa this Father's Day by creating an original photo essay just for him.

"Crown" dad this Father's Day—and sneak in some letter-sound practice, too.

Let your third grader newscaster practice presentation skills with this video "card" to celebrate Dad this Father's Day!

Greeting cards are nice, but after they've been opened most cards soon end up in the trash. This year, make Dad a Father's Day card he'll treasure forever.

Celebrate Dad with this decorative stepping stone for your garden!

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 Father's Day inspiration? Make him a "card" he can wear...and build up your kindergartener's reading skills while you're at it.

With a few basic art supplies and a little imagination, you can repurpose empty oatmeal containers into a one-of-a-kind Father's Day cookie jar.

Make this cool iPod or cell phone case for Dad out of one of his little-used ties.

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

Enlist the whole family and helpful friends in this heartwarming activity for Dad. Boost kids' writing skills in the process, too!

Want to do something a little different for Dad this year? Have your child design his very own Father's Day "Greatest Hits CD" card.

Your child can get out the acrylic paints and create a colorful paperweight perfect for dad this Father's Day!

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.