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Add some artsy fun to your child's next reading adventure by letting them draw the characters.

Encourage your child to explore her favorite fairy tale, and learn about characters, plot, setting and story sequence as she draws her own pictures.

This Thanksgiving cornucopia activity will give you a nice homemade table decoration and will give your child a festive reason to read, write, and be thankful.

This Thanksgiving, make a pine cone turkey that can double as a personalized place setting for each family member.

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.

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

Inspired by the crispy, crunchy leaves of fall, this fanciful project is simple, easy and completely affordable. Now that's something to be thankful for!

Representing the story in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

This watercolor landscape creates the background for the adventures of Little Red Riding Hood by using spooky silhouettes for the characters.

Show your fourth grader how to design and print his own chop, a Chinese "signature" of sorts that uses calligraphic characters or motifs.

Greek mythology offers up some of the most epic tales ever. This Greek mythology tree activity introduces him to some of the main characters in Greek mythology.

Jump into Japanese culture with your child by making your own calligraphy scroll. Try your hand at painting kanji on paper just like Zen masters of old!

Give your child some simple craft supplies and see what happens in this heartwarming and artistic contribution to the Seder table this year.

Let your second grader channel a famous Dr. Seuss character--the Cat in the Hat--with this hat-making activity inspired by the main character.

Learn how to make a mustache with these simple instructions. See how to make a mustache on a stick for Halloween, costume parties, or dress up.

Channel the artistic spirit of Romare Bearden by making a mixed media collage to express different moods.

Meet Medusa, a terrifying, spine-tingling monster -- and the inspiration for your child's latest colorful art project!

Create your very own adorable reindeer to keep you company throughout the holiday season.

Are you looking for an out-of-this world activity that's both fun and educational? This solar system garland is a great way to introduce your child to astronomy.

This year, create cute napkin rings to adorn your holiday table.

Make a dreidel card this Hanukkah to give to someone special and help your child celebrate the holiday!

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

For a fun way to encourage your child to read, try this comprehension technique made to satisfy visual learners.

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

Help your child visualize their goals for the new year by creating a self-portrait that represents all of the amazing things they have done and hope to do.

This arts and crafts project isn't just full of creativity, it's got a lot to teach kids about world cultures as well.

This Santa puppet brings a little extra cheer to your Christmas celebration. Make a Santa puppet with your child this holiday season.

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

Boost your child's imagination and creativity by having her design her own deck of trading cards.

Surprise your favorite bookworm this Halloween with a witchy bookmark!