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Add some artsy fun to your child's next reading adventure by letting them draw the characters.

Encourage your child to explore her favorite fairy tale, and learn about characters, plot, setting and story sequence as she draws her own pictures.

This Thanksgiving cornucopia activity will give you a nice homemade table decoration and will give your child a festive reason to read, write, and be thankful.

Here's a great activity to help learners satisfy their snow play cravings in a cozy indoor setting!

This Thanksgiving, make a pine cone turkey that can double as a personalized place setting for each family member.

Help your child to create a familiar favorite from a book or series he adores out of papier-mache. Exercise your child's imagination and language arts skills.

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

Inspired by the crispy, crunchy leaves of fall, this fanciful project is simple, easy and completely affordable. Now that's something to be thankful for!

Representing the story in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

This watercolor landscape creates the background for the adventures of Little Red Riding Hood by using spooky silhouettes for the characters.

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

While you whip up mashed potatoes for your next dinner party, your first grader and friends can stay occupied by crafting their own silly spud characters.

Show your fourth grader how to design and print his own chop, a Chinese "signature" of sorts that uses calligraphic characters or motifs.

Greek mythology offers up some of the most epic tales ever. This Greek mythology tree activity introduces him to some of the main characters in Greek mythology.

Guide your first grader through a map drawing project inspired by her favorite fairy tale. Its masked as a fun art activity, but it also packs learning punch!

Jump into Japanese culture with your child by making your own calligraphy scroll. Try your hand at painting kanji on paper just like Zen masters of old!

Create Fairy Tale Dice and inspire your learner to weave fantastic fairy tales and improve their reading and writing skills at the same time!

Challenge your learner to a whole new method of storytelling, and improve their fine motor skills in the process.

Give your child some simple craft supplies and see what happens in this heartwarming and artistic contribution to the Seder table this year.

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.

Learn how to make a mustache with these simple instructions. See how to make a mustache on a stick for Halloween, costume parties, or dress up.

Got an empty bottle sitting around collecting dust? Put it to good use by turning it into a homemade night light for your kids.

Channel the artistic spirit of Romare Bearden by making a mixed media collage to express different moods.

Add a flourish of flowers to your dining table with simple and creative sponge art!

This autumn science project magically turns green leaves into autumn leaves by using crayon shavings and heat.

Make some fairy tale felt board stories with your child the next time you're looking for a fun activity for a lazy afternoon.

Meet Medusa, a terrifying, spine-tingling monster -- and the inspiration for your child's latest colorful art project!

Create your very own adorable reindeer to keep you company throughout the holiday season.

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

Allow your first grader to get his artwork outdoors this summer by letting him create a garden art box for his arts and crafts supplies.