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Collect a bag of treasures on a nature walk and use them to create a sensational tactile masterpiece!

Most of us are familiar with haiku, but the tanka is an even older form of Japanese poetry. Learn to write a tanka poem with this activity.

Plan a family dinner based on the "Little House" books, and encourage reading in the household!

A nonet is a 9-line poem. Like haiku, each line has a specific number of syllables, starting with nine in the first line and ending with only one in the last.

Make a poster with your child about what she wants to be when she grows up, while helping her practice her writing, researching, and artistic skills.

Conduct a mock interview with the President to teach your child about politics, the president and the world she lives in.

Helping your child learn to read doesn't only have to mean using books from the library or from the store. You can make a book of your own - a nonsense book!

Practice reading and writing by helping your first grader create a family recipe book!

From wizards to fairy godmothers, a magic wand is an essential element to any magical tale. Help your child make one of her own with simple craft supplies.

The perfect activity for a rainy day, or any time your little one moans, "Moooo-oom, there's nothing to do!"

What IS That Thing? is a game for kids of all ages that uses scrap paper and junk from around the house! A great way to recycle, reduce, and reuse.

This reading comprehension activity teaches children reading in reverse: how would you teach an alien to use a zipper?

Here's how to use crayon scraps to make beautiful stained glass window hangings.

Give your child a chance to feel like important airport personnel and learn a whole host of skills while he's at it!

Throw a P.E. party in your own backyard that will make fitness fun!

Check out this activity that has your kid create her own Cubist montage. Soon your kid will be well on her way to understanding the vibrant art of Cubism!

Make unique and pretty bracelets using that all-purpose mainstay of crafts and home repair: duct tape!

Crisps are the hidden gem of the homemade dessert world.

This project uses science and art to help students learn and teach others about Earth's endangered and extinct species.

The crust is fun for kids to mix and roll out, and the filling overflows with vitamin and anti-oxidant packed berries!

Make your own Matryoshka out of simple craft materials in this easy how-to!

This science project teaches students about organic farming and the benefits and disadvantages of commercial plant food.

Crazy quilting is a fun and easy way for kids to exercise some creativity and connect with the past.

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

mix and match your own creative outfits while also predicting clothing combinations -- style and statistics practice all in one!

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!

Learn about the beautiful Indian art of Madhubani painting with this fun and creative project.

Instead of drilling facts, grab sidewalk chalk and head outside for a rousing game of this Math Run game. Play the Math Run game with your child.

Help your high school revive some Renaissance history with art by making a silverpoint sketch. In this activity, make your own stylus and special paper.

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.