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In this activity, students build a house of sticks, just like the second little pig in the classic story, The Three Little Pigs. Then, they program an educational robot to push down the house, much like the wolf who “blows the house down.”

Make “teal the new orange” this Halloween season! Help your child learn about the Teal Pumpkin Project and paint the color teal on a pumpkin to advertise that your family will offer non-food toys as a treat, or “trinket” option.

Crafting a valentine mailbox is the perfect way to get your child ready for Valentine's Day. Now no heartfelt mail will get lost in the shuffle!

Spruce up some sneakers that have seen better days by turning them into a sparkly dress-up staple.

Encourage your fourth grader to develop their critical thinking and critical writing skills with this Critics' Choice movie booklet for your family.

Help your preschooler learn the Four Questions prior to the big night with a homemade book, complete with words and illustrations!

With this hands-on activity, you'll show how fall colors are hidden in the leaf all year long!

Refresh your third grader's understanding of idioms with this hands-on art activity that encourages him to manipulate clay to represent his favorite idiom.

Try this chemistry experiment with your curious kid and get some "shocking" results!

Kids can jazz up their checker sets by transforming boring round checker pieces into baby chicks and eggs in this 1st grade arts and crafts activity.

Brrrrr! It's chilly outside. Now's the perfect time to create a snow globe. But, don't worry, you don't need glass for this dome.

Bring barnyard fun to a rainy day by making this simple pig nose, or make several noses and round up two of your child's friends to act out Three Little Pigs.

Why would you pay for pricey dolls at the store when your second grader can create and play with her own personalized set?

The 100th day of school is an important benchmark for kids in the lower elementary grades. Help your kid create a 100 days of school shirt to celebrate!

Let your preschooler play with her food by making snack logs out of celery, peanut butter and corn flakes.

This Christmas plate features your child's favorite holiday things through drawings. Make a Christmas plate with your child this holiday season.

What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to "fudge" it when interpreting what you see.

Here's an enjoyable at-home activity that gives your child step-by-step practice identifying the important parts of an article and organizing his ideas.

If your young child is a kinesthetic learner, this equation board is perfect for teaching him addition and subtraction facts.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Horchata is a very popular type of agua fresca, or fresh water, that is enjoyed throughout Mexico. Here's how to make your own!

Geometric shapes can often be tough to remember. But, with a little bit of art, imagination, and writing, practicing geometry has never been so much fun!

Get excited for St. Patrick's Day by making a Celtic knot.

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

Make a festive bunny box that will be great for gift giving or storing candy and other small objects.

Turn a boring lunch bag into a personalized suburban house. Your child will look forward to his lunch when he has the coolest bag house on the block!

These frozen banana pops are an essential summer treat! They are simple for young children to make, and so tasty they are sure to be a hit.

This refreshing salad is tasty and chock full of fresh veggies! Your child will hone her slicing skills as she makes this delicious dish.

Start the school year off on the right foot by treating your child's new teacher to a special heart-felt surprise!

Your child will come to better understand symmetry as he create this dramatic black bat mask. It's sure to lend a dark touch to any Halloween costume.