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Add some artsy fun to your child's next reading adventure by letting them draw the characters.

This collage is a great way for children to see different methods of creating the same idea.

Even the most reluctant beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger."

Layer images and handprint owls to create a Halloween painting!

In this science fair project, young children notice and track changes in trees throughout the year.

Here's a fun activity that will allow your child to express himself by making a flag of his own design, then writing an accompanying story.

Celebrate autumn by making a beautiful pastel art piece with corn as its theme.

Give your kid a go at making art like master painter Michelangelo did on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel...by making her own colorful angel!

Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

This simple Veterans Day craft is a great way to have your kid work on her drawing skills and put her vocabulary to the test too!

Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

Instead of drilling facts, grab sidewalk chalk and head outside for a rousing game of this Math Run game. Play the Math Run game with your child.

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

Create an American flag pinwheel in this Fourth of July craft activity!

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

Alive or not? This yeast experiment you can conduct with your little scientist explores the answer to this timeless question.

Help your kindergartener learn to manage a telephone with this homemade keyboard that also helps kids practice letters and numbers.

Make the sentiment of live flowers last and last by showing your kindergartener how to craft a bouquet that will never wilt--a family photo bouquet, that is.

Not only a fun way to practice sewing, felt cupcakes make great gifts, party decorations, and doll accessories once theyâre finished

Send big holiday love on a small budget by sending these "Elf Tickets" this year...and give your child some writing practice in the bargain.

This is the perfect recycling project for back to school! Your child will put all those extra paper bags to good use and assemble her own personal notepad.

Tracing is a great technique for clearing your mind and relaxing. Help your child learn how to calm themselves down and clear their minds by tracing their hands.

Learn about savanna flora and fauna in this science project! Take a look at characteristics of tropical grassland plants and animals that help them survive.

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

Explore griffins, dragons, and other medieval mythical beasts through sculpture by making your own bas relief beast out of modeling clay.

Use Henri Matisse as inspiration for your preschooler or kindergartener to create a unique and funky paper shapes collage in this arts and crafts activity.

Practice conversions within the metric system in this fun math card game for third graders.

If your 2nd grade child asks for time often, encourage him to read time on his own by talking about time throughout the day.

Back-to-back breathing is a great way to practice self-calming while also creating connection and developing trust.