Civil War soldiers didn't take their wives with them to the battlefield, but they took along a piece of home: little sewing kits called "housewives".

Transform ordinary metal paper clips into wearable jewelry by adding beads and linking the clips together.

Create some commotion on your table this Halloween with some flying bats that'll be cute enough to cause a ruckus among your little party monsters.

Kids love physical comedy, and this activity has the potential of offering up a healthy dose (while also working on balance and dexterity.)

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

These adorable felt orange slices are cute as can be and couldn’t be easier to make.

Teach your fourth grader how to craft her own decorative felt eggs, a perfect way to symbolize spring and new beginnings!

Help build vocabulary and foster your kid's creative side by having her write a poem all about dinosaurs!

Turn all those broken bits of plates, random buttons, or other odds and ends into a lovely flower pot for Mom on Mother's Day.

Make use of your family's leftover Christmas cards and wrapping paper with a colorful letter craft activity!

Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.

This no-sew Christmas stocking helps you celebrate the holiday, without the added fuss or cost. Make a no-sew Christmas stocking this holiday season.

Build a paper boat that's modeled on the ones used to cross the Nile River in ancient Egypt!

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.

Draw your own beautiful mandala with this easy technique that ensures symmetrical results every time!

Start a unique tradition with your fourth grader; bake and paint one-of-a-kind Olympic pins--out of salt dough!

make the most original Easter eggs on the block with this beading craft to ring in the Spring!

In Japan, ozoni is one of the main dishes eaten on New Year's Day. Here's how to make this delicious traditional dish with your child.

Make a friendship bracelet with your child this Mother's Day or the next time they are looking for a fun project to do!

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

Invite your kid to decorate your family's ordinary coffee mugs with brightly colored beaded rings!

Craft butterflies from coffee filters in this sweet spring craft project!

Looking for way to help Japan? Start by making paper cranes! Learn how you and your child can show your support for Japan through the art of origami.

Illustrate the importance of bicycle safety in this simple 5th grade science experiment. All you need to start are an egg, a Styrofoam ball, and rubber bands.

Make physical activity fun with this 4th-5th grade fitness game that's a twist on classic Tic-Tac-Toe.

Make a bouquet of colorful duct tape flowers in this hands-on spring craft.

Help your child create an Easter bunny with this craft that is hopping good fun.

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

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