Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.

Fly into some rainy day fun with a cardboard airplane project. Making paper airplanes is fun, but you can add a new twist by using recycled materials instead.

Bird watching is a fun way for kids to learn about Mother Nature. Make a bird feeder, a bird house, and binoculars and you can attract birds and watch them!

Here's a salt dough recipe that can be used to make ghostly character sticks for fun Halloween decor.

Make this door curtain to brighten up your home and learn colors and patterns.

Spiders may be creepy, crawly and sometimes frightening, but not this little fella. He's fun to make and sure will cause a lot of giggling!

Create clever airplane favors for your child's next birthday party in this fun third grade arts and crafts activity.

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

Create this homemade slinky snake from recycled materials. It can move and slither about like the real thing!

Take a look at this oogly-googly eye Halloween craft! Have your child tweak the design to learn about balance and counterbalance with this crazy-eyed creature.

Make cleaning fun with a duster made from a decorated tube sock.

Whether your child is celebrating a great American holiday or simply feeling patriotic, this american flag craft is sure to please your little artist.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

This year, celebrate the season with a pumpkin wreath! Have your kid trace and cut patterns to create multiple pumpkin shapes from a single sheet of paper.

Using cardboard and duct tape, you can make a durable Father's Day frame that Dad can hang anywhere from his workbench to the office!

Your third grader will love both recreating and dressing up as his favorite reptile with this frightening crocodile jaw costume!

Flowers will brighten up anyone's day! Share the joy of spring by making a picture of a vase with fun 3-D flowers that will never wilt.

Expand on your childâs time-telling skills by helping him learn how an analog clock and a digital clock correspond.

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.

Help the elephant bird come back to life with this awesome paper mache craft.

Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.

Call in your crafty kids to help make this homemade air freshener, perfect for stowing in the backseat to keep your ride smelling fresh and clean.

This is an easy, edible craft that your second grader is sure to enjoy!

Re-use old plastic food containers to create these uniquely beautiful stepping stones to embed in your backyard!

If you love the look of yarn but aren't in the mood for complicated knitting or crocheting, have your child create simple and beautiful yarn letters.

Making gift bags for a Halloween party or tricker-treaters is a great way for your child to learn a bit about geometry and origami!

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

Make a Duct Tape Wallet: This activity provides kids great practice in following directions and makes for a fun homemade gift.