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In this fun fall-themed activity, your child will design and decorate a pumpkin based on a picture book. After completing their pumpkin, they’ll write a short story about a new adventure related to their picture book.

Make your own picture frame! Show your fourth grader how to construct the an adorable, decorative picture frame for her favorite photo.

Celebrate autumn by making a beautiful pastel art piece with corn as its theme.

Build second and third grade writing skills by using pictures to help kids "see" how to use details in their stories.

Celebrate Mexican heritage and inspire creativity in your budding artist with this unique arts and crafts activity.

This activity is a great way to engage learners in Earth Day celebrations while cultivating skills around nonfiction comprehension and research writing.

Send your child on an online hunt where he will practice working with search engines and use his reading comprehension skills to find specific information.

This reading comprehension activity teaches children reading in reverse: how would you teach an alien to use a zipper?

Put old, worn-out picture books to work by constructing a book birdhouse, perfect for welcoming spring.

Okay, engaging in a graphing activity may sound ho-hum, but if you use fun data, it changes the picture entirely.

In this activity, your child will hear a story and practice mindful breathing. They will paint a picture that reminds them to bring mindfulness and kindness to their puppy mind.

Children will read a book, then retell the story with pictures they have painted on stones.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making a timeline of some major events during his life and the Civil Rights Movement.

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

Help second graders grasp their understanding of tall tales and practice writing with this activity by writing about their own family!

Here's a fun art activity that combines measurement and design with drawing and painting. Kids tell their own special story as they create a story quilt.

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

Celebrate the spirit of Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech with this meaningful and educational art project.

This bottle cap jewelry project is a fun way to add personal style to your pre-teen's wardrobe without breaking the bank or battling mall crowds.

Show your child how to paint in true Georgia O'Keeffe style. He'll enjoy painting art inspired by a master, and boost his math skills, too.

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

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.

Do something totally unique and new with a pumpkin this year! Practice designing patterns with stripes, zigzags, or geometric shapes. The sky's the limit!

Weave colorful Easter basket pictures out of construction paper and ribbon that open to reveal an assortment of fun Easter shapes!

Make a poster with your child about what she wants to be when she grows up, while helping her practice her writing, researching, and artistic skills.

Rid your family of that pile of old Christmas cards once and for all! Show your child how to create a nifty 8-sided ornament using his favorite holiday images.

Making personalized postcards out of meaningful photographs is a fun, rainy day project.

As Mother's Day approaches, everyone's grateful! Let your third grader assemble this special book with words from the whole family.

Make your own recycling game that helps teach your child what can and should be recycled.

This activity will inspire adults and kids alike to take time to explore the beauty in their community and discover the colors of fall while developing their descriptive and creative writing skills!