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Your child will create an adorable Christmas tree from their footprint and practice counting while decorating their tree with objects of a variety of textures.

Make this spring break a memorable one by creating a "growth" flower with your child, also great for your second grader's writing practice!

Explore history and prepare for backyard battle with this samurai helmet craft.

This paper alternative to tie-dye is faster, easier, and (slightly) less messy, only requiring paper, white crayons, and a little imagination.

As your middle schooler writes a version of "The Gift of the Magi," he will practice creative writing as he reflects on image, sacrifice, love, and family.

Making food sculptures boosts creativity, and just might help your picky eater branch out!

Do this fun art project to brighten up your home with an easy-to-make stained glass window drawing!

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

Practice rhythm and rhyme with these step-by-step instructions for a pantoum poem!

There's no need to hunt down a cactus for this rainstick craft. In fact, you can recycle items you probably already have on hand.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

Teach your preschooler some physics that she can relate to with this fun and simple activity!

Combine fun sensory play with early number awareness in a squishy sun catcher project. It's a fun way for your kid to learn about numbers.

Celebrate Veterans Day or Memorial Day by creating some patriotic paper star charms to honor those who have served in the military.

This activity encourages children to sculpt in free form. The only rule is that they have to build upwards.

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

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?

Show your child the solar system and let them explore the stars and space by creating a painting. It's a fun and easy way capture your child's imagination.

Physical touch through tapping and hugging can be a wonderful way to regulate emotions. In this social emotional learning activity, your child will explore the power of tapping or hugging to help them calm down and relieve feelings of stress or anxiety.

In this fun science project your child will get practice following directions and getting messy as they learn all about slime!

Leadership is a word that can hold many meanings. In this activity, your child will define the word "leadership," learn more about a leader they admire, and reflect on their leadership. Finally, your child will reflect on how they too are a leader!

Our breath can be a helpful tool to connect with a sense of peace and calm. In this home activity, your child will practice counting breaths, hear poems about nature and mindfulness, and write their own poem.

Help your preschooler practice tying knots and bows by making a chain of chocolate kisses in this sweet Valentine's Day arts and crafts activity.

Instead of heading to the mall to replace worn-out clothes, hold a crafting session by patching up the rips and tears with some stylishly-shaped patches.

Wake up and create a fun, healthy snowman with your learner! As a family, create a snowman on your plate with yogurt, add some snowman accessories, and design a snowy environment.

Hone your middle schooler's step-by-step thinking and technical writing ability with this instruction booklet for beginners.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

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

On Read Across America Day, challenge your kindergartener to a balancing act inspired by the mischievous star of "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss.

Show your third grader how to string together a pretty, decorative harp.