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

Who says a party can't be productive? Next time your home is host to a hoard of giggling children, put those creative fingers to use with a party scrapbook!

This little chick is so cute that your child will want to make a whole flock to call her own.

Drive away rainy day blues by making a paper tropical fish in bright colors, jazzed up with multi-colored confetti.

Help your child develop her letter recognition skills throughout the week leading up to Valentineâs Day with this simple activity.

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

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Want to make number skills second nature to your preschooler? Try these cheerful, "sunny" number flash cards!

Hereâs a surefire way to get your kids practicing their ABCs. Create an edible alphabet out of marshmallows and toothpicks.

Teach your preschooler some physics that she can relate to with this fun and simple activity!

Practice color combinations with a learning tool that looks amazing — and delicious!

Research shows that when we focus on things we are grateful for, we literally rewire our brains to focus on the positive. Help kids experience the joy of gratitude by creating trees that give thanks.

Celebrate the popular holiday Diwali with a craft! Make a homemade diya lamp to welcome light over darkness.

Writing a book about a favorite trip can be fun, rewarding and a great way to practice organizational, thinking, and communication skills.

This two-ingredient dough, sometimes called "moon sand," is a quick and cheap way to let kids explore their senses, build fine motor skills, and play.

Once readers know the individual sounds letters make, they need to learn how to blend them and how to break them apart. This activity will help them practice.

Your first grader will enjoy creating his own leprechaun from a recycled toilet paper tube.

Topped with roasted pumpkin, prosciutto, herbs, and feta, these pita pizzas are a healthy, seasonal alternative to your classic pie.

Kids can make a cute fluffy bunny for Easter using a tin can and cotton balls in this creative first grade arts and crafts activity.

If your third grader is having difficulty sequencing events in a story, try creating this book square.

With some cookie dough and ordinary household objects, let your kindergartener explore how fossil imprints are made.

Children get creative with this fun, imaginative activity that combines an upcycled everyday household item with a few craft supplies.

This homemade snare drum made with everyday household items gets its authentic rattle sound from paper clips and tin.

Kids generally can't come up with the cash to buy the bling they dream of giving mom. With this project, they can make her jewelry themselves!

Orchestrate a Cupid's arrow tossing game among your child and his friends. This fun game cultivates important motor skills and hand-eye coordination, too.

It's a race against time to see how quickly she can color match and correctly place all of the water beads!

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

Kids can enjoy the fun of tap shoes without the expense by turning bottle caps and string into removable taps. Strap them on and cut a rug.

Your little one will have fun making this pot of gold craft that can easily be displayed on any doorknob or hook.

Your first grader will love showcasing his favorite pieces of art with his very own personalized magnets created from old bottle caps!