Use marbles and paint to explore the wild world of shapes and color...and build writing strength, too.

Help your preschooler understand that the surrounding world is made up of a varied combination of land, air and water with this simple activity.

This fun photography activity will build your child's vocabulary, their understanding of the world, and they'll make their own game of concentration!

Help your child create a garden journal sketchbook as she observes and records the natural world through the changing seasons.

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

Your preschooler is familiar with the colors in their crayon box, but can they find these colors in the world? Take them on a scavenger hunt to find out!

This very physical game gets math off the page and into the real world-- and it works on number sense and estimation, key skills for kindergarten readiness.

Help your little builder move up in the world with this recycled cardboard castle that's just the right size for a young king and his loyal stuffed subjects.

Did you know magnifying glasses are magic? This hands-on activity has kids using magnifying glasses to engage with the world around them and look close to examine what they find.

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.

Treasure hunts are tons of fun and they're a great way to introduce maps. Set the stage, and your kid's imagination will do the rest.

This slightly messy, but tons-of-fun tactile activity will cement the idea of the land and water as pictured on maps in your young learner's mind.

Help your little one figure out the differences between the worlds of air, land and water, a huge step in understanding how our environment works.

Has your preschooler ever wanted to be a pirate? This fun activity will put her healthy imagination into action!

This Easter, try putting on a guided family scavenger hunt to help your kindergartener track down the Easter eggs.

Teach your preschooler color recognition using this handy egg carton sorter. She will group objects by color and learn to recognize their names with this tool.

Your preschooler can learn how to siphon water with just two bottles and a plastic tube in this fun, educational science activity.

Try this arts and crafts activity with your preschooler: make bread from yeast dough to teach her about the science behind bread baking.

Want to help your child learn more about his community while boosting creativity? Set up a post office play station right in your very own home!

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

With school, home, and activities in between, life can sometimes feel chaotic to kids. Help your child learn how to stop and relax with handmade peace rocks.

Batik is a fabric dying technique usually done with hot wax. This flour-and-water method is kid-safe and easy, and it creates beautiful batik designs.

A homemade coat of arms is a great way to get your child thinking about your family's values, and it makes a fun addition to the costume box as well!

This March, try decorating your home with these scented shamrocks--sure to fill your home with Irish spirit.

A great way to cultivate awareness, focus and attention in the present is through movement. Mindful movement can also decrease stress and anxiety and increase calm.

If you are looking for a special way to celebrate dad on his day, help your little one to design a creative letter photo collage.

This season, your child will make his very own candy cane decoration. He can make a bunch and put them all around your home!

Help your child create a rebus message for a unique Father's Day card or poster; it's like a collage and encoded message all in one!

Do this experiment to help your first grader understand how salt can be removed from salt water. All it takes are a few household materials.

Try this preschool arts and crafts activity: make an over-sized stuffed plaything out of butcher paper and wadded-up newspaper.