Show your fourth grader how to embrace a green lifestyle and enjoy the outdoors with a homemade, recycled picnic basket.

Show your first grader how to create her own octopus out of yarn. This simple, yet fun, project yields an adorable play or cuddle partner.

Here's a first grade arts and crafts activity: make pop-up puppets using a plastic cup, wooden dowel, and fabric. Put on a show once you're done!

This activity will give your child a chance to practice threading a needle, and she'll end up with a fun and unique hair band!

Who wants to take a boring paper bag to school -- just to throw away as soon as the bell rings -- when you can create a reusable lunch bag out of fleece?

Your fourth grader will improve her hand-eye coordination making catnip mice, and you'll finally have a use for all those mate-less socks in the laundry room!

Embroidery ain't your grandma's art anymore...it can be adapted to a number of cool designs Jazz up a traditional fabric embellishment with sparkly beads!

This homemade pom-pom garland requires very few materials and instantly brightens up a room with Easter-themed pastels.

Learn the art of symbolism with the colorful African flag that's great for a parade or a decoration.

This simple sewing activity results in a pair of homemade fleece mittens!

Make a yarmulke for your teddy bear and celebrate The Festival of Lights with this fun craft project.

Redecorate the smart way -- pillow covers are a fast, fun and easy craft that can transform a room with an artsy punch of color.

Celebrate spring -- and take care of a little spring cleaning -- with this creative craft that turns a single sock into an adorable rabbit.

Make these lasting felt hearts and fill them with a sweet smelling combination of rice and spices to keep the Valentine spirit alive all year long.

We're sure your kid already knows that people often wear green on March 17th. This shamrock necklace is the perfect addition to any St. Patrick's Day ensemble.

Using only straight-line sewing, your fourth can create a nifty felt pencil case perfect for his busy life.

No need to head to the toy store for her next stuffed animal once she has the skills to create her own!

Help your child create a special Valentine's Day garland in this heart-y math activity. Soon he'll be creating patterns that are both intricate and lovely.

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!

Make all-natural dye from vegetables to create gorgeous homemade play-silks!

By using a tapestry needle, double-sided tape and a stitch guide, this activity helps make sewing more accessible to a beginner.

Give your fourth grader a lesson in making blankets, and he'll be able to give the gift of warmth. Fleece blankets are especially fun to make, and they're cozy!

Help your young sewer create a delightful owl egg cosy out of just a few felt scraps and some embroidery floss.

Teach your fourth grader how to craft her own decorative felt eggs, a perfect way to symbolize spring and new beginnings!

Let your child be a designer for the day with this first grade arts and crafts activity: make a felt pillow decorated with colorful felt cut-outs.

Make a "hands-on" barbecue apron for Dad this Father's Day!

Invigorate your fourth grader's mind by helping him turn his room into a woven masterpiece using various lengths of material.

Here's a fun art activity that combines measurement and design with drawing and painting. Kids tell their own special story as they create a story quilt.

Making these one-of-a-kind mug markers will help your child flex his creativity and gain button-sewing practice.

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.