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Make scented sensory cloud dough. Add it to a sensory table, activity station, or put it in a baggie for extra at-the-park entertainment!

Give your child a chance to mix and match jack-o'-lantern faces to create a wide range of expressions and emotions.

Create a beautiful piece of pottery by hand using a few simple ingredients, and learn about the Native American Acoma tribe while doing it!

Have your kid imagine that she is a TV personality who has been assigned to cover the Olympics.

Have your kid create DIY abstract art Easter decorations worthy of a spot at the Smithsonian!

Let your second grader channel a famous Dr. Seuss character--the Cat in the Hat--with this hat-making activity inspired by the main character.

Get your preschooler to practice a steady hand and celebrate Read Across America Day with this challenging stacking activity inspired by Dr. Seuss.

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.

Show your third grader how to string together a pretty, decorative harp.

Your second grader will get great measuring practice as she helps you make this rich and creamy green dip!

Make a photo book to provide a reassuring guide for your child's first days and weeks of school.

There's no better way to show mom you love her than with the tried and true breakfast in bed routine. Make whole wheat waffles along with a vase just for mom.

Here's how you and your teen can stage your own formal debateâbeyond arguing why chores are unethical! Formal debates improve teens' critical thinking skills.

Help your children practice their presentation skills by helping them create their very own show called "The Daily News."

This life-sized self-portrait activity encourages children to explore what makes them special, and then portray it with arts and crafts!

Add an ancient protective tool to your child's dress-up chest: the Viking shield!

Help your child learn healthy eating habits by transforming every kid's favorite food into a healthy, flavorful after-school snack.

Get your creative kid into tasseography! The ancient art of reading tea leaves gets a modern update in this simplified version for youthful fortune tellers!

Try a fun painting activity this Valentine's Day with your child. He can design abstract art and learn about color theory in an easy way!

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.

Learning to identify and categorize different geometric shapes is a big goal for early learners. And your neighborhood is the perfect place to start!

Here's an interactive, fast-paced game that will make your fifth grader feel more comfortable with simple equations.

Got the pre-writing blues? Try this simple five-finger technique to help your second grader develop a sequenced plan for her early compositions.

Celebrate the 100th Day of School by making an amazing sculpture using recycled materials.

Melted crayon art is all the rage right now. It's simple, inexpensive, and there's no wrong way to do it!

Part food craft, part witchcraft, this is a yummy delight your middle schooler will want to make à and eat!

Get in the Halloween spirit with these simple, silly bat decorations!

Inspired by colorful African drums and crafted from recyclable materials, these pencil holders will make a bold and charming addition to any desk set.

This version of the carnival game where you try to toss chips into a cup, to win a fabulous prize, gives kids a boost in early writing and reading.

Your child will decorate a headband with any bugs they can think of, then they'll add antennae so they can pretend to be a bug!