Turn the common pastime of constructing paper airplanes into a lesson on the physics of aerodynamics and flight with this fun science activity.

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

Create a crafty porcupine with your first grader, and use the opportunity to teach your little one about it's ingenious (yet painful!) defense mechanism.

A tisket, a tasket, here's a pretty homemade basket to fill with treats at Easter.

This simple and fun project introduces kids to the art of pottery and offers them a glimpse into how ancient peoples created the very first Neolithic pottery.

This beaded wind chime is fun to make and it gets kids experimenting with patterns, a key kindergarten math skill.

Make an edible bracelet from Froot Loops and a shoelace! This Block Institute art activity will engage your special needs or mainstream child at snacktime.

Horseshoes makes a perfect family activity for a summer afternoon. With a bit of cardboard and handful of pennies, you can create your own set!

Help your preschooler make an alternative to carrying messy sidewalk chalk in hand: a helpful, handmade sidewalk chalk caddy.

This shamrock wreath will allow your child to practice tracing and layering shapes and is the perfect way to get everyone in the mood for St. Patrick's Day.

In the spirit of Seuss and all things creative and silly, celebrate reading and all that it has to offer with this fun and interactive story box.

Kindergarten algebra is a lot different than high school. In kindergarten math, algebra means grouping like things, or noticing what doesn't belong in a set.

Use natural materials to try out a new kind of weaving. Your child will enjoy gathering their materials outside and then using them to create a piece of art!

Blend homework time with playtime by introducing a cast of colorful characters to the top of your child's pens and pencils.

For most kids the fun is in the process, and making a dollhouse out of cardboard boxes is as creative as it gets! Here's how to make your own dollhouse.

A mobile craft filled with beautiful flying birds will brighten up any child's room.

Spark your child's interest in international sporting events by creating a banner of world flags.

Help your child make a festive woven basket using paper bowls and yarn that is sure to please and fun to make.

Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.

Teach your child how to make her own buzzer using only a button and a string.

Give your second-grader insight into the Huichol culture of Mexico with this arts and craft activity by creating an ojo de Dios (eye of God), or yarn weaving.

Combine winter charm with DIY fashion to create this lovely piece of jewelry.

Give your number one dad something that he truly deserves this Father's Day!

Invite your child to partake in an eco-friendly craft by weaving long twigs into a useful kitchen stand for hot pots and pans.

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

Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.

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.

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

Ignite your child's creativity by having them design their own clay version of an alebrije, a traditional fanciful creature like the ones made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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