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.

Have your kid practice completing number patterns and then create her own patterns on the wings of a butterfly with this delightfully simple paper project.

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

Prepare for some scary Halloween counting practice! This game encourages players to knock down cylinders and then add to determine their scores.

These sparkling earrings look fancy but they're super simple to make using inexpensive craft items.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

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

Recycle old materials to create a fun, brain-teasing maze toy that also strengthens your child's math reasoning skills.

Thanksgiving placemats are a great craft for your kid, and a beautiful addition to the dinner table. Make Thanksgiving placemats with your kid for the holiday.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

With this fun craft activity, your child can design and "make" his own money, for use as currency and math practice at home.

This little chick is so cute that your child will want to make a whole flock to call her own.

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