Forget markers or crayons. For a really unusual art project, close the art supply cabinet, and crack open the pantry! Use rice to make pictures.

Serve up this pretend play activity to your preschooler to give her counting skills a healthy boost.

The pottery technique of coiling may be old, but it's probably new to your kid! Make coil pots with your preschooler throw in a little cultural lesson too!

This alphabet hunt is pure pirate-loving fun. And it gives kids practice in learning to recognize letters and sounds-- a key skill for reading readiness.

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.

Heart-shaped pancakes at a gourmet flair to your breakfast. Makes these heart-shaped pancakes on Valentine's Day or anyday when you're feeling the love.

You don't need to spend big bucks to buy a pre-boxed version of a matching game at the store. You can make your own easily. Here's how:

Here's a fun activity that will help your child learn to cut on a line, practice fine motor control, and create a beautiful garland, too.

Let your child play with scissors! Put them to work, creating a book that will keep them busy, and help them practice their letters, too.

Here are 3 inexpensive ways for kids to make their own beads, from scratch.