Kids entranced by Little House on the Prairie? This popsicle stick "log cabin" is a great introduction to pioneer history.

Your second grader can piece together an adorable--and edible!--wreath for Mom in minutes.

These papier-mâché bracelets are simple to make, and the result is truly stunning!

If your first grader loves to play with her food, turn the messy habit into a clever arts and craft project.

Help your child rocket off for some high-flying fun with a jet pack you make from recycled materials and a few odds and ends.

Make your own play dough at home with a fruity scent using this easy activity!

Invite your kindergarten marine biologist to practice in scientific identification and categorization while creating a lovely treasure box.

Make cleaning fun with a duster made from a decorated tube sock.

Whether your child is celebrating a great American holiday or simply feeling patriotic, this american flag craft is sure to please your little artist.

Forget toy stores! Show your first or second grader how to make a vehicle out of fruit from a neighbor's tree or local farmers' market.

Encourage your child to jump into sea creature science by creating her own colorful "socktopus" sculpture.

With a few basic art supplies and a little imagination, you can repurpose empty oatmeal containers into a one-of-a-kind Father's Day cookie jar.

Enjoy the beach all year long with this fun activity that uses sand, seashells, and a shoebox to create a mini beach right in your house!

These hanging carrots will help the Easter bunny find your house and celebrate a brightly colored food that is a healthy treat for bunnies and kids alike.

Celebrate Read Across America with a Dr. Seuss-themed craft: make a paper plate elephant ears costume modeled after Horton from Horton Hears a Who!

Recycle bottles of different shapes and sizes to create a group of unique dolls that are as unique as the real people around you!

Let your kid be imaginative (and a little messy) as she builds a striking centerpiece in the tradition of papier-mâché artists of the past.

Mobiles make fun art projects for creative kids. Help your child bend simple pipe cleaners into bug shapes as diverse as the creepy crawlies that inspired them.

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.

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

When your child is crossing streets in the dark, visibility is key. Once he's picked out a costume, make fun and festive neon accents to add to his outfit.

Looking for a teacher gift? Here's a way for your preschooler to show off her growing writing skills and create a cute picture frame to show her thanks, too!

In this arts and crafts activity, help your preschooler make metal cloth embroidery art using only a metal screen, yarn, and other materials!

Make this dragon relief with your first grader to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and teach her about an important part of Chinese culture.

For most kids the fun is in the process, and making a dollhouse out of cardboard boxes is as creative as it gets! Here's how to make your own dollhouse.

Here's a homemade bulletin board project to help your fourth grader's school year start off right.

Sweets are for the sweet, but this pretty frame will last longer than a box of chocolates.

This little bumble bee is the perfect springtime party table decoration and is great practice for pattern-making, folding and cutting.

Want to make your own version of the Hollywood walk of fame in your own garden? Immortalize your child's handiwork by creating a cement handprint craft.

Invite the hungry caterpillar over to your house by creating a larger-than-life, colorful caterpillar friend out of balloons!