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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.

In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

With a few basic art supplies and a little imagination, you can repurpose empty oatmeal containers into a one-of-a-kind Father's Day cookie jar.

Heart-shaped pizza is an unusual Valentine's Day treat that your child will fall in love with. Make a heart-shaped pizza this Valentine's Day with your family.

On Martin Luther King Day, help your third grader create an original "scratch art" card to thank a person who has made a difference in his life.

Children will love this arts and crafts activity. Write an "invisible" message in white crayon, then paint over it to reveal the secret!

How does your ghost feel? No, no, we're not wondering if it's happy or sad, joyful or mad. We want to know your ghost's texture!

Help your first grade reader understand verbs by doing them in this boisterous playground relay race.

"Crown" dad this Father's Day—and sneak in some letter-sound practice, too.

Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.

Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills this holiday season! This decadent bread pudding, dressed up with pumpkin and warm spices, is a holiday show-stopper.

Invite your kid to create her own hanging dove images--a symbol of peace and unity--in honor of Black History Month.

Your first grader will delight in making a cookie version of homemade gelt--the gold coin chocolates that are often given as gifts or prizes during Hanukkah.

Enlist the whole family and helpful friends in this heartwarming activity for Dad. Boost kids' writing skills in the process, too!

This activity is a great way to engage learners in Earth Day celebrations while cultivating skills around nonfiction comprehension and research writing.

If you are looking for a special way to celebrate dad on his day, help your little one to design a creative letter photo collage.

Combine kids' love of scavenger hunts with consonant blends to create a fun game that's perfect for everything from birthday parties to rainy days at home.

Want to do something a little different for Dad this year? Have your child design his very own Father's Day "Greatest Hits CD" card.

Help your kindergartener use a map to find "leprechaun gold"--and build early social studies skills in the process!

Make a candy wrapper collage with your leftover candy wrappers! This candy wrapper collage is a cool, upcycled post-Halloween craft project.

In this activity, your second grader will design her very own heart map to show what she's really made of.

Help your kid create a patriotic red, white, and blue flag banner! On each flag have him write a different word that describes our veterans or fallen soldiers.

Play a sing-a-long Bingo game with your kindergartener's favorite songs to help her build her concentration and memory skills while she has fun!

Learn how to make a haunted house with this Halloween craft. See how to make a haunted house with a project that is fun for ghosts and ghouls alike.

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.

Enlist your fifth grader's help in making homemade mistletoe. Every time someone passes under it, he will express appreciation to another family member!

This children's menorah is a fun craft that lets your child celebrate Hanukkah while learning their ABCs. Make this children's menorah for the Festival of Lights.

Orchestrate a Cupid's arrow tossing game among your child and his friends. This fun game cultivates important motor skills and hand-eye coordination, too.

This Father's Day, give dad something he'll really appreciate: a book about him, written by his favorite author...his son or daughter!

In this activity, your kid has your permission to get his socks nice and filthy. In fact, it's a necessity, because those socks are going to make a garden.