You don't need to spend big bucks to buy a pre-boxed version of a matching game at the store. You can make your own easily. Here's how:

Weave a unique ribbon pattern! This fun arts and crafts activity is a great way to make colorful projects and learn basic math and art skills.

Does your fifth grader need a study buddy for geometry? Forget about a tutor. Help him make his own geometry dictionary!

This is a fun and inexpensive project and it's a great way for your child to build basic geometry skills, like shape recognition and pattern/angle familiarity.

Have your kid practice completing number patterns and then create her own patterns on the wings of a butterfly with this delightfully simple paper project.

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

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

This heart paper chain is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Include some decorations in a simple AB pattern and work on pattern recognition.

This engaging, fun, pattern resist painting is inspired by your little one's love of shapes.

This little chick is so cute that your child will want to make a whole flock to call her own.

Using a fruit cereal and yarn, help your preschooler create crunchy, edible patterns.

Tangrams are a kindergarten staple, but now it's time to take them to the next level! Get your child started on geometry with this tangram puzzle.

Help your kindergartener practice his shape recognition and develop his fine motor skills by making a scarecrow at home.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

Have fun with the kids by "shaping up" your standard chocolate chip cookie recipe, and teach kids about sorting and shapes while you're at it.

Try this fun and interactive collage activity with your preschooler to teach her the "building blocks" of math and architecture.

Draw your own beautiful mandala with this easy technique that ensures symmetrical results every time!

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

Play with shapes, like triangles and circles, to help your child review the different kinds and create a new picture!

This copying game is like a hopped up version of Simon Says, but it lets kids use their bodies to practice patterning, a key skill in early math.

Does the idea of taking your child to an art museum sound daunting? Create your own museum and give your child some practice with shapes!

Regale your kindergartener with the beloved story of Rudolph, and then segue into a Christmas craft project in which he makes his own reindeer creation!

Thanksgiving placemats are a great craft for your kid, and a beautiful addition to the dinner table. Make Thanksgiving placemats with your kid for the holiday.

Celebrate the 100th day of school by creating a geometric, math-inspired mural in the style of Henri Matisse in this creative kindergarten grade art activity.

Help your preschooler or preschooler with shape recognition, math, and matching by creating your own personal shapes cards, good for home or car.

Create clear sound shakers so your preschooler can observe and compare the different sounds that objects make!

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

Celebrate Easter, or just about any day, with a candy necklace. Grab your favorite candies, a string of yarn and get ready to make a yummy, colorful treat!

Make fractions easy for your child to understand by incorporating their discussion and practice into meals and cooking that you two participate in together.

Whether it's a bag lunch, goody bag, or used to decorate a table, this cute little fox bag is sure to make your kid smile.