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Invite your kindergartener to explore the bright new world of measurement by starting out with nonstandard (and tasty!) units, such as gummy bears or worms.

Make your own ribbon to give gifts that special touch. Enlist your preschooler or kindergartener to help create an extra special holiday ribbon this winter.

Using only the elements in your backyard, make paintbrushes with your child and create truly homemade works of art.

Practice counting with this winter kindergarten art project! As your child sculpts a clay igloo, he will work on math and dexterity and learn about snow.

Once your child has mastered the letters of the alphabet it's time to start building words! Try out this activity that encourages simple word recognition.

Problem-solving skills can be practiced and strengthened over time with puzzles such as Tangrams! In this activity, your child will discuss problem-solving strategies and practice using these strategies with Tangram puzzles.

Not sure what to do with all of those leftover boxes from holiday gifts? Tap into your crafty side by creating an adorable snow person with your child. This activity is sure to bring smiles to those who pass your yard or come into your home all season lon

In this science project, young children observe, record, and create collections of colors in their world and increase their powers of observation.

Play this fun math numbers game with your kindergartener! Practice following instructions as you roll the dice and count.

Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

Kindergarten algebra is a lot different than high school. In kindergarten math, algebra means grouping like things, or noticing what doesn't belong in a set.

Delight your child by helping them to construct a boat that can hold two seaworthy toy figures in this engaging project made from upcycled water bottles.

This fall, make a leaf crown that will encourage creative play and your child's interest in the natural world while you help them build fine motor skills.

Take a break with a paper bag costume. A great rainy-day art project.

Cornucopia still life painting is a great activity for your young artist to look at light and shadow, textures and composition in creating art at Thanksgiving!

A heart collage is the perfect Valentine's Day art project for your young artist. Make a heart collage this February with your child.

Your child will have a blast developing their fine motor skills and working on shape recognition with this bright and cheery crab decoration.

Ignite your kindergartener's love of adventure and learning with an imaginary trip under the sea.

Here's a delightful activity that uses your child's name to help him improve his writing skills.

Here's a fun math game you can use to practice counting, addition or subtraction with your child.

Make scented sensory cloud dough. Add it to a sensory table, activity station, or put it in a baggie for extra at-the-park entertainment!

Children will practice mindfulness through a short guided practice, reflect on the practices that support peace, and then will build a "peace garden."

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

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

In this arts and crafts activity, boost your kindergartener's letter recognition and reading skills by helping her create a paper word quilt.

Let your child be the king or queen of Mardi Gras by making his own shiny and spectacular Mardi Gras crown.

This hunting game is just as fun outdoors as it is inside. And while they'll never suspect they're learning, it helps kids develop listening skills, too!

Regale your kindergartener with the beloved story of Rudolph, and then segue into a Christmas craft project in which he makes his own reindeer creation!

Put together a pine forest to help you count down the days until Christmas with your little one.