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Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

Make a kaleidoscope at home to teach your child about the color spectrum and mirror science.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

Help your child work on her sewing skills by making one-of-a-kind luggage tags for everyone in the family.

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

Take a break with a paper bag costume. A great rainy-day art project.

This colorful caterpillar attaches itself to pencil holders and guards your school supplies!

This writing activity to get your third grader to combine the fun of poetry with the excitement of celebrating a birthday.

Have your child construct his own Christmas tree from construction paper while cutting, overlapping and measuring to create an adorable modern design.

Brrrrr! It's chilly outside. Now's the perfect time to create a snow globe. But, don't worry, you don't need glass for this dome.

This Christmas gnome hails from Scandinavia. A Christmas gnome, also known as a nisse, gives gifts on Christmas.

A Valentine's Day pop-up card is the perfect way to show your love on February 14th. Get creative with a fun 3-D paper art project.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Enjoy this kid-friendly recipe for Irish soda bread, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.

2nd graders with some weaving experience can turn a gallon milk jug and plastic grocery bags into a functional basket.

These adorable felt orange slices are cute as can be and couldn’t be easier to make.

Sweet corn muffins are a delicious and unexpected Valentine's Day treat. Make a batch of sweet corn muffins with a hidden surprise this Valentine's Day.

This heart print makes the perfect simple and sweet gift for Valentine's Day!

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

Understanding what forgiveness is and why it is important for friendships is a critical life skill. In this home activity, your child will learn about forgiveness and write a forgiveness letter to someone.

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

In this activity, your child will learn about a style of gardening that uses moss, also called "kokedama."

Trying to find sums of groups of multiples is a great way to practice your addition. Be sure to double check your work. If you clear all of the cards, you win!

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.

Your child can use colorful construction paper to make an easy paper basket to hold some of his special things!