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Not only is homemade wrapping paper pretty, but by experimenting with decorative tools, kids are also doing science, art, and small-motor muscle building.

Your fifth grader will love dreaming up special fortunes and embedding them in mouthwatering cupcakes for friends and family.

This butterfly costume comes together in under an hour and is perfect for your little trick-or-treater. Make this butterfly costume for Halloween or play time.

With this activity, your third grader will get experience with informational writing, and your Thanksgiving guests will leave with a keepsake to cherish!

Playhouses can be expensive, and they take up so much space. Why not make your own collapsible playhouse instead?

This activity will help your child tackle those tricky fraction word problems by way of a hands-on method.

Practice of math facts is usually limited to drill sheets and flashcards. But kids are more likely to tune in to math facts if practice is presented as a game!

Engage your third-grader in this version of the classic game and she will get lots of practice using mental math to solve addition and subtraction problems.

Is your child learning to "sound it out"? This game will help him stretch his "decoding" skills so when he runs into new words, he's ready to take them on.

This felt pie craft not only teaches sewing skills, but is a sneaky introduction to elementary math standards like geometry, measurement and estimation.

Try this winter-themed arts and crafts activity for fifth graders: make colorful woolly pompoms! All you need is yarn and stiff cardboard to get started.

This spider hat activity challenges your child to learn about spiders and improve fine motor skills. Make a spider hat with your child on Halloween or any time.

Help your child construct and author a "sempuyo," a traditional Japanese book with accordion-style pages; she will develop her writing and fine motor skills.

This snowflake garland will bring some winter wonder to your house. Make a sparkling snowflake garland with your child this winter.

Candy cane cookies are a great alternative to traditional candy canes, and your family will have a blast making them over the holidays!

Here's an activity to help your first grader read and write, while staying in touch with a faraway friend or relative. Here's how:

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

How do we know that air exists when we can't see it, taste it, or touch it? Here's a classic experiment that will teach your kid some basics of aerodynamics!

Make your own picture frame! Show your fourth grader how to construct the an adorable, decorative picture frame for her favorite photo.

Help your child pick up spelling, alphabetical order, sight word practice, and reading fast with just simple clothespins and paint sticks.

Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

Teach your fifth grader an important math concept with this quick and simple activity that shows them how to divide whole numbers by fractions.

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

Mocktails are fancy non-alcoholic drinks perfect for celebrations. Make a batch of mocktails for kids and adults alike at your New Year's Eve celebration.

Enchant your garden with flower fairies and let their beauty bloom with this charming fairy craft.

DIY gift tags make any holiday gift more special. Make these DIY gift tags with your child.

You and your child can create this beautiful butterfly mobile for hanging anywhere in the home (and learn about this magical creature while you're at it).

Help your kids map the "global footprint" of your family's grocery cart by investigating how far your food travels before landing on your dinner table.

Making holiday jars with your child will fill their heart with cheer! This activity asks your students to get into the holiday or winter spirit by filling a jar with something sweet, like marshmallows or another favorite treat. They can either gift this t