Learn about the architecture of Asia by building your very own model of a pagoda!

If your first grader loves to play with her food, turn the messy habit into a clever arts and craft project.

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

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

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

Help your child rocket off for some high-flying fun with a jet pack you make from recycled materials and a few odds and ends.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Construct a card castle fit for a king! Treat your royal "face" cards (the kings, queens, and jacks) to the cool castle they deserve.

A valentine wreath brightens up any home on Valentine's Day. Craft a pretty valentine wreath out of colorful chocolate kisses.

Here's a wacky activity that kids are sure to love: make a face that has shoelaces for hair!

Explore griffins, dragons, and other medieval mythical beasts through sculpture by making your own bas relief beast out of modeling clay.

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

This paper mache snowman is a unique winter craft for kids. Use this paper mache snowman to show your child the wonders of this three-dimensional art form.

Children are imaginative story-builders. Create a shoebox habitat with your child to put those budding creative instincts to good use.

Take the art making outside: have your first grader make a clay relief sculpture of the natural world. This is a great activity for summer.