Everyone's heard of taking a dog for a walk. But how about an illustration? This activity teaches emerging readers to use pictures as context clues.

What better way to nurture your child's imagination than by making a fairy house out of materials found in nature!

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

Help your kindergartener identify and sort eight different kinds of common seeds on this "seed wheel" plate you can use all growing season.

Make a clever egg pop-up card for Easter that hides a special surprise: open the flaps, and out pops a fluffy baby chick!

This fun craft is perfect to do in the spring, and opens up the opportunity to teach your child about birds.

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

Build a bird feeder science craft that brings birds to your yard, and a smile to the whole family's face.

Do this activity to help your kids see how seeds contain "baby" versions of big plant stems, roots, and leaves.

Looking for a way to channel your spring fever? Create a beautiful spring centerpiece with your child!

Collage this elegant spring-themed card that's sure to freshen someone's day!

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

There are a lot of ways to make decorative wreaths. This wreath uses cloth and egg carton flowers!

Celebrate April showers with a springtime arts and crafts activity: make sparkly, shiny raindrops with your kid.

Help your child add some flair to the family garden with pencil pinwheels!

Develop your child's green thumb with this easy planting activity. These plants are guaranteed to grow fast and are "brown-thumb" proofed!

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Hand-painted pottery is the perfect way to add a bit of decoration to your potted plants.

Enjoy the beautiful outdoors and indulge in a colorful game of I Spy while you're at it! It's just as fun as classic I Spy but twice as educational.

What better dessert to serve on April Foolâs Day than cookie fish sticks? Make this fish stick meal for an unforgettable reaction.