Your mom works hard, and a homemade present is the perfect way to show how much you appreciate her.

Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.

Your middle schooler will receive a boost in his creative writing skills and reflect on the importance of Christmas as he rewrites the Charles Dickens classic.

Help your child make her very own clock with a recycled, thrift store find to give as a gift or keep for yourself!

Make this cool iPod or cell phone case for Dad out of one of his little-used ties.

Homemade candy canes are a sweet gift for your friends and family. Make homemade candy canes with your child this Christmas.

Homemade dog treats are fun to make and delicious for your household pet. Make homemade dog treats to create personal Christmas gifts for dogs.

Make this easy homemade tie for a great Father's Day gift this year.

Celebrate Mexican heritage and inspire creativity in your budding artist with this unique arts and crafts activity.

Making a freedom kite is a great way to show appreciation on Memorial Day or July 4th, and enjoy the summer sunshine with family.

A DIY diffuser is a budget-friendly item that will add a pleasant fragrance to your home. Make a DIY diffuser with your child for great Valentine's Day gift.

Make your own ribbon to give gifts that special touch. Enlist your preschooler or kindergartener to help create an extra special holiday ribbon this winter.

Make your own wrapping paper with some materials from around the house. Try to make your own wrapping paper this year for a unique presentation for your gifts.

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.

Your fourth grader will gain valuable fraction practice as he mixes up a savory spice rub for your family's barbeque master!

This Santa Claus craft is made to look like the jolly holiday icon himself. Make a Santa Claus craft with your child this holiday season.

Your mother is a treasure, so celebrate her with a fun Motherâs Day Treasure Hunt.

This Christmas collage lets your child learn shapes, cubist art of Picasso and have fun during the holidays!

What better way to encourage family bonding and communication than to make a family directory to help everyone keep in touch?

Using cardboard and duct tape, you can make a durable Father's Day frame that Dad can hang anywhere from his workbench to the office!

Here's a Father's Day gift that won't break the bank. With a touch of fabric paint, transform plain cotton t-shirts into original matching Dad and kid tops.

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

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

Your second grader will get great measuring practice as she helps you make this rich and creamy green dip!

There's no better way to show mom you love her than with the tried and true breakfast in bed routine. Make whole wheat waffles along with a vase just for mom.

Holiday greeting cards let your child express his holiday cheer and have fun crafting. Make a set of holiday greeting cards with your kid this holiday season.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a rainbow card filled with three dimensional four leaf clovers!

Have the kids make Mom a wooden "Love Box" for Mother's Day (or any other day!) to show her how much she means to everyone.

Explore form, space, and texture with your child this Valentine's Day by making a charming papier-mâché heart sculpture!