Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

This felt cookies craft is a great way to introduce an older kid to a needle and thread, and will make great toys for younger siblings once theyâre done.

Don't shell out the money for a new pair of kicks! Help your second grader add some charm to her shoelaces with fabric dye.

Most parents probably wouldn't mind subtracting 8-9 years off their age. Here's a fun third grade subtraction activity that may do just that.

Made entirely out of recycled materials, this handmade decoration is a great way to spruce up a dresser, bookshelf, or the living room mantle.

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

Celebrate Earth Day by making colorful animal sculptures using recycled materials from around the house in this 3rd grade arts and crafts activity.

Explore form, space, and texture with your child this Valentine's Day by making a charming papier-mâché heart sculpture!

Not only will you and your kindergartener create a beautiful photo keepsake, you'll also have the chance to spend time together and relive special memories.

Make your own wrapping paper with some materials from around the house. Try to make your own wrapping paper this year for a unique presentation for your gifts.

Construct some glittery ring bling with this ring bracelet craft.

Teach your 2nd grader the value of recycling with this fun arts and crafts activity: make a DIY painted bookcase or set of shelves!

Your child can get out the acrylic paints and create a colorful paperweight perfect for dad this Father's Day!

Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!

In this writing activity, let your child reflect on the past and practice their writing skills and word usage as they create an "I Used to, Now I" poem.

Help your second grader craft some lovely, personalized Valentine's Day cards--out of kitchen materials!

Give your third grader a head start in language arts by teaching her an alliteration lesson with this Santa Claus-themed writing project.

DIY gift tags make any holiday gift more special. Make these DIY gift tags with your child.

Make clothing battles a thing of the past by allowing your second grader to design his own dress-up shirt out of an ultra-comfy t-shirt for New Year's.

This Star of David craft is eco-friendly and will help your child practice basic geometry. Make a festive Star of David craft for Hanukkah.

Play a game of "restaurant" to reinforce real-world applications of counting and using money.

In this pretend play activity, your child will get to design a custom superhero utility belt and invent a new superhero to go with it!

In this arts and crafts activity, you can make fun bracelets using just a handful of buttons and some elastic cord. And it's a counting game, too!

What better way to raise awareness about the environment than with an eco-friendly Earth-themed party? Get your party started with this step-by-step guide.

This activity will help generate ideas for your child to write about...without the moans and groans!

This Haggadah scroll activity is great for getting kids to practice handwriting, but it will also get them thinking about the meaning behind Passover.

Craft butterflies from coffee filters in this sweet spring craft project!

Use adorable animal photos from books or magazines to make these simple valentines that can be given to classmates or friends.

Try making these hand-dipped candles with your child and help bring colonial history to life!

Help your child to create a familiar favorite from a book or series he adores out of papier-mache. Exercise your child's imagination and language arts skills.