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

Brooches never go out of style! Your child can create a flower brooch that will look fantastic pinned to clothing, or even a bag. They also make great gifts.

This little bumble bee is the perfect springtime party table decoration and is great practice for pattern-making, folding and cutting.

Even the most reluctant beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger."

Your child will have a blast making art on a mini-canvas using rolls of washi tape. The finished product is lovely piece of art to hang on the wall.

Try this fun outdoor game to improve your first grader's reading skills. This activity is perfect for summer!

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

Lots of kids wonder what it would be like to be a police officer. Celebrate the people who help keep our communities safe with this fun craft.

This Labor Day, encourage your child to start thinking about jobs she'd like to learn more about and might consider for her future career.

Celebrate the colors of the American flag with this playful craft project!

Make an "I'm NOT Bored" book filled with your child's favorite activities, to reference the next time she has the urge to declare, "I'm bored."

Combine an introduction to shape and counting with a springtime art project by showing your kindergartener how to create a vibrant rainbow mosaic.

Encourage your child to create a tribute to their past, and explore future dreams and goals with this narrative assemblage.

In this activity, your child will be asked to create a boat that can successfully float while holding 25 pennies.

Practice reading and writing by helping your first grader create a family recipe book!

Do you want your child to remember time spent with loved ones and the satisfaction of giving a gift with real meaning? Try making these tasty treats!

Use the appeal of the common road sign to your advantage by creating a game with hidden learning opportunities.

Honor our 16th president by having your kid assemble his famous stovepipe hat! This Abe Lincoln hat craft is the perfect way to celebrate Presidents Day.

Help your first grader get started making this watering can that's filled with homemade flowers. It will brighten up any window sill ... and it's eco-friendly!

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

Few places are as dense with words as a grocery store. The next time you find yourself trolling the aisles with an impatient kid, make it a reading adventure!

Anyone can write Dad a card for Father's Day; but for the dad who loves sports, get the family to write him a special haiku on a basketball instead!

Writing a book about a favorite trip can be fun, rewarding and a great way to practice organizational, thinking, and communication skills.

Help kids tap into their inner inventor by teaching them how to make peanut butter through trial, error, and lots of taste testing!

Why pay for expensive plates when you can paint original designs on your own dishes? This fun activity will bring out your kid's creative side.

A tall glass of lemonade is the perfect summer treat. Make it even better with these creative twists on classic lemonade!

Send big holiday love on a small budget by sending these "Elf Tickets" this year...and give your child some writing practice in the bargain.

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

This is the perfect recycling project for back to school! Your child will put all those extra paper bags to good use and assemble her own personal notepad.

Your child can commemorate the best Halloween candy of all time using foam sheets to give your little monster a little practice tracing triangular shapes.