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Research shows that when we focus on things we are grateful for, we literally rewire our brains to focus on the positive. Help kids experience the joy of gratitude by creating trees that give thanks.

In this social emotional learning activity, children will practice problem solving with kind attention as they play math games, participate in a mindfulness session, and create a work of art to help get them in touch with their "lion mind."

Not sure what to do with all of those leftover boxes from holiday gifts? Tap into your crafty side by creating an adorable snow person with your child. This activity is sure to bring smiles to those who pass your yard or come into your home all season lon

Paying attention to headers and subheaders is a great way to orient your child to the text they're tackling. Here's how:

In this activity, your child will explore what it means and how it feels to live in a community.

Unleash your child's imagination by inviting them to create a tall tale set in their own hometown.

In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.

Turn the marks on the wall into art! Create fingerpaint flamingos, herons and ostriches with this fun craft for kids.

Your child can emulate M.C. Escher with this hands-on art project for fall and Thanksgiving.

This science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by painting the green Irish countryside in this 2nd grade arts and crafts activity.

Help your first grader understand what a noun is with this fun photo book that catalogs her favorite people, places, and things!

Take a fun and simple look at the concept of parallel lines with your child. This art activity is great for fine motor skills and perfect for Valentine's Day!

Understanding how good friends can have a positive effect on our lives is important in all stages of life! In this activity, children will write create a "Want Ad for a Friend" and will list all of the characteristics that are most important in a friend.

Learn all about Misty Copeland, a famous African American ballerina with this hands-on, colorful art project!

Who says a party can't be productive? Next time your home is host to a hoard of giggling children, put those creative fingers to use with a party scrapbook!

This activity is a craft project and a math workshop all in one! Use found objects to encourage your child to imitate, extend, and create patterns.

Children will create a "This is Me!" collage that will highlight their many gifts, talents, interests, and leadership skills.

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.

Here's a great homemade card idea that supports fine motor skills and creativity in addition to introducing your child to the art of quilling.

Make cards this May Day celebrating the arrival of springtime.

This rainbow collage activity is a great way to practice using different materials to create texture. The completed craft is sure to brighten up any space.

This Halloween card is fit for the scary sorcerer in your life. Make this witch Halloween card for a magical friend or family member this October.

This game provides your child with the opportunity to create, write, and read numbers.

Explore griffins, dragons, and other medieval mythical beasts through sculpture by making your own bas relief beast out of modeling clay.

Celebrate spring with a cute cut-out bug button your child can make out of colorful felt and markers!

Looking for interesting craft projects using pipe cleaners? This easy art project will encourage the sculptor in your child.

Make practicing addition facts more fun and teach your child the helpful strategy of adding quickly to 10 in this fun and easy-to-make card game!

Recycle bottles of different shapes and sizes to create a group of unique dolls that are as unique as the real people around you!

Your child can re-use and re-purpose old seeds and paper into something new: decorated paper that can be planted!