A nonet is a 9-line poem. Like haiku, each line has a specific number of syllables, starting with nine in the first line and ending with only one in the last.

Not only a fun way to practice sewing, felt cupcakes make great gifts, party decorations, and doll accessories once theyâre finished

Parents can help their children at home by using a dialogue journal to model good writing.

Ignite your child's creativity by having them design their own clay version of an alebrije, a traditional fanciful creature like the ones made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

Create a beautiful piece of pottery by hand using a few simple ingredients, and learn about the Native American Acoma tribe while doing it!

Most often, a collage is 2-dimensional, but instead of using paper as a base, this project uses an inexpensive pumpkin from the craft store.

What are your young artistÃs favorite Halloween monsters? In this activity he will pick out his three favorites and create a trio of silly self-portraits.

Help your child score points with a personalized message of her own. All it takes is a set of handmade letter tiles to create some word wall art.

This science fair project idea explores whether a sundial is as accurate as an atomic clock when telling time.

Create a special gift for Mother's or Father's Day using felt, cardstock and buttons to create a memorable frame in the shape of a heart.

Make this spring break a memorable one by creating a "growth" flower with your child, also great for your second grader's writing practice!

Check out this fun science fair project to make a vinegar and baking soda balloon and demonstrate how gas is created as a result of the chemical reaction.

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

Are you looking to entertain your child and a large group of their friends? Try out Chain Tag. The more players you have, the more fun the game becomes!

Repurpose those plastic shopping bags hiding in your house into a fun and exciting decoration your child can hang in her room!

Defend your cards in this multiplication math game! Your kid will enjoy using strategy to build equations and win points in this activity.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

Create a soda bottle garden that defies gravity! This hanging terrarium is housed in a soda bottle and perfect for crafty kids with a growing green thumb.

Capture a bit of mythological magic with this clever sock craft!

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

A twist on the gingerbread house, this train is made with graham crackers, icing, and candy decorations. A great 2nd-3rd grade holiday arts and crafts activity.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

This science fair project idea explores whether people have an innate feel for the passing of time from a few seconds to 20 minutes.

Kids learn about examples of mechanical weathering and conduct an experiment with seeds and plaster in this cool geology science fair project idea.

Sure, angles can be confusing. Here's a fun activity to brush up your child's knowledge of these geometry essentials.

Help your child create a mosaic mirror frame that's a bit modern and a bit vintage at the same time. All she needs are a dollar store frame and an old CD!

Money is a difficult concept to grasp. Help your kid get the hang of it with this pocket change triple Venn diagram activity.

This is an easy, edible craft that your second grader is sure to enjoy!