The kitchen can be a favorite place for kids. And cooking helps them develop valuable skills-- from eye-hand coordination, to reading, to math

Looking for hot weather fun? Cool the kids down with a homemade slip and slide! You can create your own water park atmosphere for just a few bucks.

Get your kindergartener involved in the kitchen by making healthy cupcakes loaded with veggies and protein in this fun cooking activity.

Make practicing addition facts more fun and teach your child some helpful strategies with this spin off of the traditional "Go Fish" game.

With this activity, your child can learn about how molecules join together and make a pretty decoration to hang around the house. Here's how:

Help your first grader emboss his own design reminiscent of Middle Ages metalwork. Using foil and a wooden stylus, he'll create pretty springtime flower images.

Measuring and mixing is half the fun with these Irish oatmeal cookies, and it's a great way to introduce your second grader to cooking and kitchen tools.

Help your child organize her jewelry or hair bands with this pretty holder made from recycled materials. The finished holder also makes a great gift!

Try this kindergarten arts and crafts activity: re-purpose an old t-shirt into a simple apron to use for your child's cooking and art projects.

Encourage your child to take ownership of a plant by creating a care plan and following it over the course of a couple of weeks.

In the mood for a silly treat full of sweet goodness and winter-themed fun?

In this simple math activity, your young learner will compare two types of Valentine's Day candy using a Venn diagram.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will practice a mindfulness and forgiveness visualization and write a letter to someone with whom they've had a minor conflict and would like to forgive.

Add an ancient protective tool to your child's dress-up chest: the Viking shield!

In this activity, your child will explore the differences between facts and opinions. Together, you will go on a scavenger hunt in your home and play the role of detectives in search of facts.

Crisps are the hidden gem of the homemade dessert world.

Reindeer decorations make the iconic animals stand nose to nose as they decorate your home. Make reindeer decorations with your kid and spread Christmas cheer.

Invite your kindergartener or first grader to make giant, soft building blocks. He'll have a blast constructing, throwing, stacking, and even falling on them!

Help your daughter organize all of her barrettes with this fun and colorful activity!

Make a campfire crown, complete with roasted marshmallows!

Here's how you and your child can work together to craft your own story problems from scratch.

Your first grader will improve her fine motor skills as she designs her own drum set with recycled household objects and art supplies!

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.

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

On Read Across America Day, challenge your kindergartener to a balancing act inspired by the mischievous star of "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss.

Re-use old plastic food containers to create these uniquely beautiful stepping stones to embed in your backyard!

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

As Easter approaches, it's nice to put out a few decorations that emphasize the beauty and freshness of spring. This Easter wreath is the perfect addition.

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

Let your child explore the concept of sculpture with marshmallows and pretzels to form an edible sculpture!