Forget mass-produced, store bought holiday ornaments. Your fifth grader can usher in the holidays by making his own homemade marbled Christmas balls!

There's no better way to show mom you love her than with the tried and true breakfast in bed routine. Make whole wheat waffles along with a vase just for mom.

Honor dad's fatherly achievements with a handmade plaque for a job well done!

Embrace the spooky and creepy thrills of Halloween night with a nightlight that will do more to frighten than soothe.

Celebrate our nation's colonial history by making your very own weaving loom!

Encourage a bit of mystery and intrigue by teaching your clever kid how to create and use secret codes.

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

Inspire a love for the written word by creating an illustrated nature poetry book with your kids.

This writing activity help give your child ideas for personal essays, important thoughts, and positive feelings throughout the holiday season.

Show your fifth grader how fun and fashionable recycling can be! Guide her in making her own wallet by fusing together old plastic bags with an iron.

Shadow puppets are a traditional form of folk art that originated in ancient China. Help your child create his own puppet and put on a show!

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

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.

If you are looking for a special way to celebrate dad on his day, help your little one to design a creative letter photo collage.

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

Fashion forward kids get a chance to unleash their inner designer by creating their own fabric-embellished shoes in this teen arts and crafts activity.

Use recycled wrapping paper and an empty bottle to make this beautiful vase for a great indoor activity when it's cold outside.

Make a creative Father's Day art card to celebrate your family's beloved guy!

It's not always bad to think negatively -- step into the creative and unique world of negative space drawing!

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

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

Create a dramatic, elegant line drawing of a pumpkin in this white-on-black Halloween art project. 

Add a creative and personal touch to graduation gifts with this clever character clip that's perfect for securing cards to gift boxes.

Make some beautiful and unique candles to light your home.

Help your fifth grader honor Black History month and the musical genre of jazz by crafting decorative music notes embellished with jazz musical instruments.

Help your child get ready for back to school with this fun fifth grade activity, which has him creating an "I'm Studying" door sign.

A mobile craft filled with beautiful flying birds will brighten up any child's room.

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.

Frida Kahlo was a famous Mexican painter. In this activity, your child can put pick up a paintbrush and create a self-portrait inspired by this renowned artist.