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.

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

Practice of math facts is usually limited to drill sheets and flashcards. But kids are more likely to tune in to math facts if practice is presented as a game!

Here's a delightful kindergarten project that will boost your child's reading and writing skills--and make for a happy time on a rainy day, too.

By using watercolor paints to practice writing letters, sentences, and math problems, your child will practice first grade skills in his "Sidewalk School."

This Santa mask is a fun way to celebrate Christmas with your kindergartener. Make a Santa mask to bring a little cheer to your Christmas season.

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

Make a bouquet of colorful duct tape flowers in this hands-on spring craft.

Make a "magic dough" using only flour, water and food coloring and have the kids guess what color appears.

This slightly tweaked version of "Hide and Go Seek" hones listening: a key skill for kindergarten.

Help your kindergartener's handwriting, hand strength and coordination by making a "stress ball" from this homemade, nontoxic "silly squeezy putty."

Does your child know all the greatest kid-friendly places in town? Here's an activity that lets them create a cool city guide and work their writing chops, too!

Here's a cheat sheet to help break down words in order to find their meaning.

Lots of everyday objects can be fun, whether it's buttons, beans, or Lego blocks. Here's an activity that uses coins to build problem-solving strategies.

Help your student memorize the vocabulary needed to excel in geometry. This fun Tic-Tac-Toe game focuses on terms used when working with circles.

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.

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

This science fair project examines how carnivorous plants digest insects, and whether the plant can use nitrogen in the soil to compensate for lack of insects.

The Math Monster will save your second grader from repetitive math flashcards. Guessing mystery math facts is a fun way for him to polish arithmetic skills!

Research shows that when we focus on things we are grateful for, we literally rewire our brains to focus on the positive. Help kids experience the joy of gratitude by creating trees that give thanks.

Make a colorful rock mosaic that will help your child practice her patterns, shapes, and colors while making a beautiful work of art!

If you can make a list, you can write a poem! Get your child to practice their writing and expression with a list poem.

Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

This kitchen activity will engage your preschooler's senses and fine motor skills, and she'll have fun eating her unique creations when she's done!

Celebrate Hanukkah the old-fashioned way with an oil lantern. This craft is a perfect opportunity to teach your child the history of this special holiday.

This goofy scramble book activity will bring laughs...but also some good, solid comprehension skills too!

Your fourth grader will hone his fine motor skills and learn to follow directions as he creates this recycled angel tree topper out of an ordinary soda bottle!

Make a mixed up animal collage and help your preschooler build her visual arts and math skills along the way.

Here are three easy, budget-friendly ways to preserve your child's work and precious memories without filling up the attic.