Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

This zombie cake will give your Halloween enthusiast an excuse to lurch and limp around the kitchen. Share this zombie cake with friends and the undead.

Inspired by colorful African drums and crafted from recyclable materials, these pencil holders will make a bold and charming addition to any desk set.

Who knew that you could make beads out of rose petals? Not only can it be done, but the beads smell wonderful!

Using aluminum is a great way to recycle and make some shiny ornaments borrowing from this traditional Mexican art form. Here's an easy kids' activity!

Help your child create a magical miniature garden in the most unlikely of places: a recycled plastic bottle!

Transform a brown paper grocery bag into a hat in this arts and crafts activity!

Coil your daughter's two favorite colors into a wearable pendant with just a few scraps of felt!

Vincent van Gogh painted golden hued pictures of the harvest using bold lines and vibrant color. Your child can explore this style of art using oil pastels.

For most second graders, a good secret code is just about irresistible. Here's one that builds math facts while you're at it!

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

Keep your holiday memories safe in this crafty photo box, handmade by your child, that's decorated with the signs of the season,

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

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

Make these muffin cup spiders from simple baking supplies to surprise your guests and make them jump!

Make the prehistoric monsters of the past seem a bit more real with a craft that brings the chill of the Ice Age to life!

Help your child create a working lung model that fills with air just like the lungs inside of his own chest when he breathes.

This easy-to-make perfume powder will keep your kid smelling fresh and clean. Got a birthday or special occasion coming up? It also makes a great gift!

Mix eggs, milk, and flour just so, and you can create spectacular, gourmet popovers this Easter!

Kids will make predictions about cricket behavior by conducting this fun and easy experiment which simulates different environments for crickets.

Make practicing addition facts more fun and teach your child some helpful strategies with this spin off of the traditional "Go Fish" game.

Make counting coins make "cents" to your second grader while giving her the chance to practice her math skills by playing this fun game with her.

Offer your child an interactive approach to understanding the different family roles and the ways in which she has impacted other members of the family.

Thanksgiving is a time to be with loved ones. It's also a time to chow down! Need help in the kitchen? There's no better helper than an avid fourth grader.

Learn about Andy Warhol and his famous portraits with your child by creating your own self-portrait in his trademark style.

Covered in patterns and reflective texture, this paper purse is sure to stand out!

Want to build your child's literary repertoire with tools like foreshadowing and description? Try a spooky Halloween story!

Make this delicious coconut cream pie recipe this Kwanzaa, and teach your kids the meaning of this important African-American holiday.

Brooches never go out of style! Your child can create a flower brooch that will look fantastic pinned to clothing, or even a bag. They also make great gifts.

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.