Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

Assist your kindergartener in constructing his own shy little magic turtle out of just a plastic cup, tube sock, and wooden dowel.

Build up those kindergarten letter-sound reading skills...and create a whimsical, practical craft at the same time.

Here's an activity that takes fourth grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor.

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.

Here's an easy project: create a homework helper bookmark so your fourth grader can write down assignments and mark the pages he needs to read.

These unique paving block critters let kids unleash their creative side on one of the "squarest" garden supplies in stores.

Make your own menagerie of animals using empty walnut shells

Help your child get creative and collect leaves of various sizes and textures that she can use to make animal art.

Here's a fun arts and crafts activity that has you and your child creating a book with a secret hollow!

Breathe new life into a battered old paperback with this creative book art craft that revolves around reading!

Making a calendar is a great way for third graders to identify those words that are always capitalized. Here's how to get started.

Your kindergartener will make prints of his favorite fruits and vegetables and learn how to organize and assemble his very own book.

Does your fifth grader need a study buddy for geometry? Forget about a tutor. Help him make his own geometry dictionary!

Here's an arts and crafts activity to help your child put together his own "Back to School" scrapbook.

Help your fourth grader make a homemade recipe book that's eye-catching, simple to construct and perfect for holding all of her favorite recipes!

Give your child a chance to review his knowledge of safety and show off his writing skills at the same time by writing a safety manual to share at home.

Create your very own Sleep Book filled with a menagerie of made-up nonsense creatures and discover how different animals catch some zzz's.

Creating a book is one thing, but creating a codex is a whole different ball game.

This homemade keepsake book is a great project for your fifth grader to make for someone special this holiday season!

Send your child on a table of contents treasure hunt to help build basic research skills! Navigating a book is a skill that is sure to come in handy later on.

Looking for a fun summer activity to capture all your vacation memories? Create a summer scrapbook with your child!

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.

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

Dream big with a homemade dream journal, a great writing exercise for elementary-age kids.

Made entirely out of recycled materials, this handmade decoration is a great way to spruce up a dresser, bookshelf, or the living room mantle.

Making Dad a comic book is a great gift for Father's Day, and one that helps them work on fine motor skills, storytelling and handwriting.

Make going back to school fun with this surprising pop up book, perfect for first graders!

Introduce your child to the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity by turning a lesson on endangered species into a fun game for the whole family.

Check out this silly game that will put your kid's animal habitat knowledge (and acting skills) to the test.