Take a beach ball, a marker, and a first grader. What do you get? An outdoor activity that works on reading comprehension, in the midst of a game of catch!

While you whip up mashed potatoes for your next dinner party, your first grader and friends can stay occupied by crafting their own silly spud characters.

Make this creative "story cartoon" tray to help your first grader build reading comprehension skills while having a hilarious time!

Show your fifth grader how to create a vivid and colorful, Picasso-inspired, 3-D mask.

A hands-on guessing game that teaches kids to recognize different coins. First graders will learn their money and their math at the same time!

Here's an activity that puts a new twist on a classic game. Help your first-grader create their own wooden word blocks and play sight word Jenga.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

Let your fourth grader contribute to your 4th of July picnic with this creative caddy craft project.

Help your first grader make these patriotic hanging streamer decorations this 4th of July!

Help your fifth grader or middle school teenager transform spice tins into fridge magnets and pencil holders in this arts and crafts activity.

Show your fourth grader how to embrace a green lifestyle and enjoy the outdoors with a homemade, recycled picnic basket.

Your third grader will delight in making this creepy night-flying creature using a simple pom pom!

Introduce your fifth grader to the irresistible fun of string art with this letter project!

This brain teaser challenges your fifth grader to unscramble some specialized Winter Olympics language.

Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.

Peppermint creams capture the minty taste of the holiday season. Make peppermint creams with your second grader for a sweet treat or homemade holiday gift.

Liven up your sixth grader's study of world geography with these three fun challenges.

Watch your fifth grader hone his basic kitchen and measuring skills as he helps you whip up a batch of this soothing, savory soup.

Ancient tribes believed that these dolls kept worries away at night. Your 1st grader can make his own and learn about history, culture, and art in this activity

Here's an arts and crafts activity that has your first-grader experimenting with math concept of multiples and patterns with her own printing plate.

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

Show your fourth grader how to use sequins to create a gorgeous, gold-plated Easter egg.

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.

Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.

In this activity, your second grader will design her very own heart map to show what she's really made of.

Next time your fifth grader's in the mood for a tasty treat, try whipping up some homemade drop scones!

Challenge your third grader and a few friends to teamwork and laughs with these boisterous indoor Christmas games.

These homemade juggling balls are super simple to make and are a blast to play with. Not to mention, they're great practicing hand-eye coordination.

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.