Plan ahead for summer, by constructing a holiday calendar with your child. A great way to teach kids about time!

Draw some educational value out of a summer stocked full of adventures!

Your middle schooler's favorite book is being made into a motion picture, and she's the chosen designer. Help her create a movie poster to entice viewers.

Help your child chart how much he has grown over his school break by creating his own tree-shaped Summer Growth Chart.

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

Cool down this summer and stay active, too, with a wet clothes relay! 

Help your first grader, second grader, or third grader boost his addition skills and math vocabulary with this fun summer game Ice Cream Addition!

A tall glass of lemonade is the perfect summer treat. Make it even better with these creative twists on classic lemonade!

Your child will have a unique vacation memento with this glass bottle art project sure to capture great memories!

Take advantage of the summer sun to make you and your child a delightfully refreshing treat--sun tea!

Here are four chocolate bark ideas to prepare with your kids that everyone will love.

Host a dog wash to raise money for yourself, for charity, or just for fun!

What do a pool, a raft and a golf club have in common? They are all integral ingredients in the fun game of Aqua Golf, a great activity for kids of all ages.

Here's an arts and crafts activity for your preschooler: make pendulum paintings using only a funnel, canvas, and paint!

Is your fifth grader trying overnight camp this summer? If so, prepare your child for writing a letter home with this activity!

Stay active over summer vacation with this fun take on the old favorite Red Rover!

On a hot afternoon there is nothing better than a cold drink. Instead of making lemonade, your child can have lemon ice cubes ready to munch!

Turn any sunny summer day into a fun and special occasion by having a watermelon seed spitting contest!

This collage is a great way for children to see different methods of creating the same idea.

Are you looking for a fun game that will keep your child on his toes? Try introducing him to Water Tag.

Summer is a good time to teach children about other kinds of community helpers, such as lifeguards, forest rangers, and librarians. This activity is a fun way to get them introduced!

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

Play Rock Tic-Tac-Toe, the perfect outdoor game for all ages. Help your child develop thinking skills and get away from the TV!

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

Invite your middle school writer to make this artistic trip diary, and practice narrative prose and analytical writing in the process!

Get your kids in the kitchen this Fourth of July and celebrate the holiday with some delicious and nutritious kid-friendly recipes!