Here are some kindergarten readiness activities that you can do with reused plastic bottle caps.

Science fair project that compares the relative carbon dioxide concentrations of various gases, including different types of vehicle emissions.

Teaching kids that stories have an order is important, despite how fun it is to listen to the tale of the tomato that put on his pajamas and went for a swim.

Recycle paper and old magazines with this art project that creates a great tool for artists: a color wheel!

On Father's Day, delight Dad--and stretch your early reader, too!--with this adorable ABC book of "Fun with Dad."

Inspire a love for the written word by creating an illustrated nature poetry book with your kids.

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

Try this patterned story activity with your kindergartener to help her build up her reading and writing skills using some of her favorite books from preschool.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

Your child can transform an everyday sight into a persuasive writing exercise by starting with the "product" she knows best: her family!

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

Your kindergartener will have a blast helping you craft these fun, eco-friendly potted place cards.

This 'handy' Thanksgiving wreath gets your child to focus on things he's grateful for all year. Create a Thanksgiving wreath with your child this November.

Car cluttered with old maps now that you've adopted GPS technology? Upcycle them in this fun geography craft.

This sweet and tangy homemade barbecue sauce is a great way to introduce kids to the culinary arts.

Encourage your preschooler to learn about the letter "W" by creating a wonderful work of art.

Turn the marks on the wall into art! Create fingerpaint flamingos, herons and ostriches with this fun craft for kids.

If you love the look of yarn but aren't in the mood for complicated knitting or crocheting, have your child create simple and beautiful yarn letters.

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

The Egg in a Basket, a traditional British breakfast component, is a simple snack that kids and parents can cook together!

Your kindergartener will learn basic math concepts and create a beautiful keepsake with this African flag reference book.

This life-sized self-portrait activity encourages children to explore what makes them special, and then portray it with arts and crafts!

Spark your child's interest in current events by encouraging them to write a letter to the U.S. president.

Science fair project that cultivates slime mold and monitors the stages of its development.

Show your child that the pen really is mightier than the sword with this fun writing exercise!

Want to add some extra pizazz to dress up play? Help your child craft a personalized purse out of an old gift or shopping bag!

Dress up a plain old pen with this pretty craft that's great for back-to-school time.

Share some old school fun with your preschooler with stilts you can make from items found in your recycling!

Help build vocabulary and foster your kid's creative side by having her write a poem all about dinosaurs!

In this arts and crafts activity, boost your kindergartener's letter recognition and reading skills by helping her create a paper word quilt.