Blend homework time with playtime by introducing a cast of colorful characters to the top of your child's pens and pencils.

Create a crafty porcupine with your first grader, and use the opportunity to teach your little one about it's ingenious (yet painful!) defense mechanism.

Boost fine motor skills and get in the spirit of fall with this fun wreath-making project.

Get ready for Halloween with a pumpkin mask made from construction paper!

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.

This fun first grade activity will make your child love vegetables (well, racing them anyway). Build a racecar from a zucchini and challenge the whole family!

Your child can easily create a ghoulishy adorable bat treat keeper. Crafting this funny fella is a great way to introduce the basic components of sculpture.

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

Encourage your child's inner architect with a shoebox creation that he can craft into his dream house, mansion or palace.

Did you know that witches are a very popular Halloween costume? This October the 31st, your child will learn how to create their very own decorative witch hat.

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

Celebrate the season of flowers with a homemade vase budding with blooms of the season. Filled with the warmth of a sunny day, it's just the thing for spring.

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.

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!

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

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.

Create a giant octopus from cardboard that holds onto a sea of creatures from its tentacles!

In this activity, your child will use household objects to sculpt his very own football.

How goofy can your first grader get? Show her how to use balloons and yarn to craft a collection of silly faces!

Winter is a great time to build a friendly snowman! Turn regular modeling clay into a glittery snowy surprise.

On the next rainy day spent inside, delight your third grader by showing him how to make his own weatherproof octopus to display for those passing by.

Help your child observe Veterans Day by having him create a paper chain American flag; it's a fun and crafty way to show your patriotism.

Your first grader will improve her fine motor skills as she designs her own drum set with recycled household objects and art supplies!

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

Invite the hungry caterpillar over to your house by creating a larger-than-life, colorful caterpillar friend out of balloons!

Make a paper plate puppet that'll help your child imagine what it's like to be in a performance of the dragon dance.

Jump into the story of Cinderella by making a pumpkin coach of your own!

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

Whether it's a bag lunch, goody bag, or used to decorate a table, this cute little fox bag is sure to make your kid smile.

Let your child add her creative touch to Cinco de Mayo celebrations by showing her how to make chili pepper napkin rings.