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Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.

Work on simple addition and finding even numbers in this first grade math card game.

Invite your fourth grader to celebrate one of four holidays by creating a kid-friendly homemade Menorah, Advent Wreath, Kinara, or Diya!

Use egg cartons to create imaginative spiders the kids will treasure.

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

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.

Have your kid create DIY abstract art Easter decorations worthy of a spot at the Smithsonian!

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.

Let your second grader channel a famous Dr. Seuss character--the Cat in the Hat--with this hat-making activity inspired by the main character.

Make these edible dreidels out of marshmallows, pretzels and chocolate chips for Hanukkah.

These spooky eyeballs are simple enough for kids to make, and featur carrots, olives and cream cheese for a nutritious nosh.

This Thanksgiving cornucopia makes a great addition to any dining table because once youâre done looking at it, you can dig in and eat it!

Research basic components of vacuum cleaners, consult vacuum cleaner manufacturers for advice. Design vacuum with attachments that change automatically.

Help your children practice their presentation skills by helping them create their very own show called "The Daily News."

Show your child how to write a diamante poem, which makes use of a simple structure and results in a diamond-shaped poem.

Planning a beach vacation? Here's a cool nature craft you can make in the sand with your child.

Recruit a grandparent, pen pal, or far-off friend and get ready to engage your child in some old-fashioned communication, with a new twist.

It can feel good to hit something when you're mad. The more your child pounds, squeezes, and mashes this dough, the better these play dough cookies will taste!

In this arts and crafts activity, work with your preschooler to transform a cardboard box into a puppet theater and put on your own puppet drama.

This do-it-anywhere guessing game helps reinforce number concepts. And it's a blast to play.

If your first grader loves to play with her food, turn the messy habit into a clever arts and craft project.

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

Introduce your first grader to our country's most famous leaders with an artsy info board full of facts, patriotic colors and coins!

Help your teen delve into the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; he'll come up with catchy slogans to advertise them in a pretend travel brochure.

Help your child chart how much he has grown over his school break by creating his own tree-shaped Summer Growth Chart.

Learn how to make a periscope with this cool engineering science fair project idea, and learn about optics to learn how a periscope works.

Cool down this summer and stay active, too, with a wet clothes relay! 

Challenge your child to an exciting race across the pool and engage them in a game of Cruise Ship. Grab some plastic figures, hop in the pool, and you're set.

Your child can make a homemade find-a-word game personalized for the Christmas holidays and family.

This craft has your child creating unique earrings and necklaces from self-hardening clay and acrylic paint.