A new twist on the game of charades will inspire your first grader to look at her favorite books in a whole new light.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This flexible activity for preschoolers features jellybeans, counting, coloring, and the five senses.

Tangrams are a kindergarten staple, but now it's time to take them to the next level! Get your child started on geometry with this tangram puzzle.

This Valentine's Day craft uses paper hearts of different sizes to create a cuddly puppy your child will love seeing on the wall!

Provide your child with Q-tip paint brushes that are bunched together and easy to grip, and encourage him to go to work on his painting masterpiece!

Your kindergartener will delight in creating this "handcrafted" sweatshirt for Grandma and Grandpa this holiday season, filled with her colorful handprints.

Creepy, crawly, spooky and even kind of cute! This spider loves school supplies and will do a great job guarding them.

Contrary to popular belief, peanut butter and jelly can be served any time of day. Promote PB&J to breakfast with these tasty pancakes.

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

Let your future scribe's imagination run wild! Children have a hard time understanding fact versus fiction, and writing a tall tale can help.

Spice up your first grader's spelling practice this Presidents Day by playing the Abraham Lincoln Penny Spelling game!

Take a look at this oogly-googly eye Halloween craft! Have your child tweak the design to learn about balance and counterbalance with this crazy-eyed creature.

Chopsticks aren't just a widely-used utensil...they can also be turned into a colorful hair decoration.

This simple fall-themed syllable game is a great way to introduce the concept of a syllable to your young learner.

Does your child still want to play in the snow, even after he has to come inside? In this activity you'll build a snowman indoors!

This tactile activity helps kindergarteners learn about texture.

Make a seashell wind chime for your back porch. Perfect for younger kids to build motor skills on.

Show your preschooler how to create a simple windsock using a colorful piece of tissue paper, a pipe cleaner, and yarn.

Famous statues of gargoyles protect churches and houses all over Europe, and now your kid can have one of his own, complete with squishy tongue and bouncy arms!

Music instruments can be expensive. Sidestep steep prices with this art project that uses recycled materials to create a melodious music maker!

Snowman soup is an extra special kind of hot chocolate. Make some snowman soup with your child, and let him practice measuring and mixing this holiday season.

Want to build some homemade instruments? These maracas make a racket, and they couldn't be easier to make...

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

Prepare for some scary Halloween counting practice! This game encourages players to knock down cylinders and then add to determine their scores.

Help your child make their next gifting extra special with a handmade gift box.

Write a poem with a twist! Your child can write a poem that also has a secret sentence hidden within the words of the poem.

Create an adorable, non-edible turkey decked out with colorful bursts of tissue paper that pop off the page.

Textbook studying doesn't have to be a slog. Here's an at-home activity for before your middle-schooler begins those end-of-the-chapter review questions.

Your first grader will love making her favorite feline a chase toy out of old fabric scraps, and she will learn beginning sewing basics while she's at it!