Here's how to create an easy travel checkers board that you are your child can enjoy together using simple materials.

A scarecrow Halloween craft featuring recycled materials.

Make a homemade doll out of recycled materials, similar to dolls made by pioneer children.

This homemade pom-pom garland requires very few materials and instantly brightens up a room with Easter-themed pastels.

Thiscuddly stuffed animal is made from just a few materials, including your recycled stockings.

Let your kid experiment with textures among fabric and other materials that are smooth, rough, soft, or slippery—and then they'll make a texture book!

By using a tapestry needle, double-sided tape and a stitch guide, this activity helps make sewing more accessible to a beginner.

Transfer your child's artwork onto clothing using an iron-on transfer. It's easier than it sounds, and your child will love wearing his artwork!

Here's a first grade arts and crafts activity: make pop-up puppets using a plastic cup, wooden dowel, and fabric. Put on a show once you're done!

Let your child's imagination run wild with this creative third grade arts and crafts activity: make a fanciful costume out of a cardboard box.

Encourage your preschooler to learn about the letter "W" by creating a wonderful work of art.

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

This activity will give your child a chance to practice threading a needle, and she'll end up with a fun and unique hair band!

Non-slip socks are the perfect DIY gift that your kid can make for friends and family. Make a pair of non-slip socks with your kid for wholesome family fun.

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

Let your second grader channel a famous Dr. Seuss character--the Cat in the Hat--with this hat-making activity inspired by the main character.

Teach your child the value of hard work with this adorable hen craft, based on the hardworking heroine from the classic folktale "The Little Red Hen."

Make Hanukkah gift bags with your child this holiday season. These Hanukkah gift bags are great for passing out gelt to teachers and friends.

Make this cool iPod or cell phone case for Dad out of one of his little-used ties.

Your first grader will love making her favorite feline a chase toy out of old fabric scraps, and she will learn beginning sewing basics while she's at it!

Make this easy homemade tie for a great Father's Day gift this year.

This Where the Wild Things Are costume will make your little wild thing look just like Max. This Where the Wild Things Are costume is surprisingly easy to make.

The 100th day of school is an important benchmark for kids in the lower elementary grades. Help your kid create a 100 days of school shirt to celebrate!

Why would you pay for pricey dolls at the store when your second grader can create and play with her own personalized set?

Let your child be a designer for the day with this first grade arts and crafts activity: make a felt pillow decorated with colorful felt cut-outs.

This butterfly costume comes together in under an hour and is perfect for your little trick-or-treater. Make this butterfly costume for Halloween or play time.

Make Mom a Queen For A Day crown for Mother's Day.

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.

This flannel board will give your child hands-on practice with math, but in a fun format, full of ladybugs.

This reindeer antlers headband helps your little one get in a festive Christmas mood. Make a reindeer antlers headband with your child this holiday season.