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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.

This adventurous art project will send kids on a scavenger hunt for fall materials they can use in their artwork. This craft also teaches kids about seasons.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will play a mindful listening game and create a video or skit that teaches others about mindful listening.

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

Unleash your child's imagination by inviting them to create a tall tale set in their own hometown.

This activity will put those Halloween treats to good use by using candy corn to help your child with her subtraction skills.

Are you looking for a fun craft for the next big American holiday? Make this hat with your kid and let him march around the room like a Revolutionary soldier!

Help your child show Dad how super he is by making this homemade superhero shirt.

Travel back to the Jurassic age with this creative dinosaur activity that would make a great addition to any wall or fridge.

Outfit a pair of dark sunglasses with sneaky mirrors for eyes in the back of your head.

Pump up the learning level of your kindergartener's summer break by playing patriotic bingo when July 4th rolls around.

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

Give your kindergartener a beautiful way to say "I love you" while giving end-of-year math and writing skills a workout!

Tangrams are a kindergarten staple, but now it's time to take them to the next level! Get your child started on geometry with this tangram puzzle.

Reuse beloved old Christmas cards by filling them with candies and toys, and turn them into something to enjoy for years.

Using scherenschnitte, your science-savvy second grader will be able to create and display each part of a vegetable!

Your kindergartener will thoroughly enjoy making this gingerbread man paper chain. This activity is small on cost, but large on imagination!

Kids get in lots of letter learning as they play this fun twist on regular tag, which engages their minds as well as their bodies.

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

Your kindergartener will have a blast helping you craft these fun, eco-friendly potted place cards.

This science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year by creating mosaic shamrock art with your child.

Here's a salt dough recipe that can be used to make ghostly character sticks for fun Halloween decor.

In this design challenge, your child will use building bricks to create a funny face. The activity instructions include question prompts thta can help guide your child through the creative process, and promote their problem-solving skills.

Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations

Transform paper and clothespins into endearing animal pals with this easy and delightful DIY craft.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

A homemade coat of arms is a great way to get your child thinking about your family's values, and it makes a fun addition to the costume box as well!