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People have identification cards, why not pets? Make an ID card for your family pet, a fun activity that also gives your child some writing practice.

Never lose your glasses again after this fun craft project, making a homemade case for your eyeglasses!

Big bags hold a lot of candy, but they're hard to tote around. Have your kid construct a candy corn candy holder perfect for carrying a few lightweight treats.

Make a mood meter with your child to help them recognize and share their feelings.

Make this spring break a memorable one by creating a "growth" flower with your child, also great for your second grader's writing practice!

This paper alternative to tie-dye is faster, easier, and (slightly) less messy, only requiring paper, white crayons, and a little imagination.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

Celebrate Veterans Day or Memorial Day by creating some patriotic paper star charms to honor those who have served in the military.

This activity encourages children to sculpt in free form. The only rule is that they have to build upwards.

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

Show your child the solar system and let them explore the stars and space by creating a painting. It's a fun and easy way capture your child's imagination.

In this fun science project your child will get practice following directions and getting messy as they learn all about slime!

Our breath can be a helpful tool to connect with a sense of peace and calm. In this home activity, your child will practice counting breaths, hear poems about nature and mindfulness, and write their own poem.

Wake up and create a fun, healthy snowman with your learner! As a family, create a snowman on your plate with yogurt, add some snowman accessories, and design a snowy environment.

Show your third grader how to string together a pretty, decorative harp.

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.

A twist on the gingerbread house, this train is made with graham crackers, icing, and candy decorations. A great 2nd-3rd grade holiday arts and crafts activity.

Planning a beach vacation? Here's a cool nature craft you can make in the sand with your child.

Add an ancient protective tool to your child's dress-up chest: the Viking shield!

Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

Your child can transform an everyday sight into a persuasive writing exercise by starting with the "product" she knows best: her family!

Teach your child about healthy foods and how to make a meal that is good for them with this fun activity that you both can do together.

An ancient form of writing gets new life in an activity designed to help your child read understand what life was like for early Native Americans.

If your first grader has a hard time practicing his vocabulary skills, introduce him to this fun word building game.

Got the pre-writing blues? Try this simple five-finger technique to help your second grader develop a sequenced plan for her early compositions.

Learn how to make a mustache with these simple instructions. See how to make a mustache on a stick for Halloween, costume parties, or dress up.

Help your first grader, second grader, or third grader boost his addition skills and math vocabulary with this fun summer game Ice Cream Addition!