Music is all around us. Bring some melody into your home with a hand-crafted door harp.

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

This adorable toy is fun to play with and easy to make. Even better, you should be able to find all the materials you need lying around your house.

Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

What IS That Thing? is a game for kids of all ages that uses scrap paper and junk from around the house! A great way to recycle, reduce, and reuse.

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

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

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

Got an empty bottle sitting around collecting dust? Put it to good use by turning it into a homemade night light for your kids.

Kokeshi dolls have been around since the 17th century, and now your child can recreate a piece of Japanese history and culture right at home.

With this activity, your child can learn about how molecules join together and make a pretty decoration to hang around the house. Here's how:

Big bags hold a lot of candy, but they're hard to tote around. Have your kid construct a candy corn candy holder perfect for carrying a few lightweight treats.

Create clear sound shakers so your preschooler can observe and compare the different sounds that objects make!

In the spirit of Seuss and all things creative and silly, celebrate reading and all that it has to offer with this fun and interactive story box.

Create your own set of alphabet blocks: you can make just a few or all 26.

This second grade arts and crafts activity is all about caterpillars emerging from their cocoons as butterflies.

Valentine's Day means an avalanche of cards and candy, but where to put them all? This is the perfect solution to help your kid keep track of all his goodies.

Your child can commemorate the best Halloween candy of all time using foam sheets to give your little monster a little practice tracing triangular shapes.

This 'handy' Thanksgiving wreath gets your child to focus on things he's grateful for all year. Create a Thanksgiving wreath with your child this November.

Halloween spider decorations give your house a creepy vibe on All Hallow's Eve. Make these Halloween spider decorations with your kids this October.

Santa needs all the helpers he can get, so why not create your very own holiday elf to watch over your presents.

Try this winter-themed arts and crafts activity for fifth graders: make colorful woolly pompoms! All you need is yarn and stiff cardboard to get started.

In this hands-on activity, kids learn what it takes to foster seedlings into full-grown plants, all in a regular old soda bottle!

Wondering what to do with all that extra mint leftover from last night's meal? Don't throw it out--make tea instead. It's easy to dry fresh herbs for tea.

Help your child create a mosaic mirror frame that's a bit modern and a bit vintage at the same time. All she needs are a dollar store frame and an old CD!

All you need to put together this guitar is an old shoebox. Soon your kid will be rocking out while saving room in the landfill.

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!

In this fun activity, kids practice measurement and boost fine motor skills as they learn all about how fossils form and even make a few of their own!

This homemade educational travel game will keep your young child entertained and learning reading, writing, shapes and colors. All you need is a tissue box!

Help your child score points with a personalized message of her own. All it takes is a set of handmade letter tiles to create some word wall art.