This homemade parachute toy is incredibly easy to build. Plus, it gives kids an excuse to investigate and experiment...the backbone of kindergarten science.

Kids grow sunflower greens from seeds for a hands-on gardening experience in this kindergarten life science activity.

In this activity, you can spend time with your child while creating your own gift tags.

Your child will be cheering for 8s and 9s as she tries to create a larger number than her competitors. Whoever ends up with the largest number wins!

Learn about the Bill of Rights this Presidents Day by playing a Pictionary-inspired drawing game. Players draw a right as others try to guess what it is.

This project, focused on the burial practices of ancient Egyptians, is a great addition to a social studies curriculum.

Celebrate the 100th Day of School by making a collage frame that can showcase your childâs favorite piece of art.

This tissue paper painting activity has been developed especially with special needs children in mind, but is an enjoyable craft for just about anyone.

Take a page from Art Nouveau master Gustav Klimt and compose a shining collage.

This year, help your child celebrate Easter by upcycling an old light bulb and make a cute little chicken face.

Make a poodle skirt for a creative sewing project with your child that will also be a blast from the past!

Your child can emulate M.C. Escher with this hands-on art project for fall and Thanksgiving.

Introduce your youngster to this Japanese version of Pin the Tail on the Donkey.

Children who know the names and sounds of letters when they enter school, learn to read sooner. This activity uses a clothesline to work on alphabet sounds.

At your next party, play this amped-up version of hot potato that comes with a prize!

Want to make number skills second nature to your preschooler? Try these cheerful, "sunny" number flash cards!

Help your child create a gift set perfect for all the tea drinkers in their life.

Kids love to hear about themselves. And reading about themselves is even better! This personal yearbook will let them record all their important facts.

In this activity, create a poem that emerges from the collaboration of parent and teen in the activity of observing, discussing, reading, and writing.

Introduce your child to the concept of the melting pot by decorating a patriotic 4th of July planter.

Try this goofy, first grade phonics craft that focuses on the letter "F" as in "Frog" and helps build crucial reading and spelling skills in your child.

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

Explore what freedom and liberty mean to you this Fourth of July with a beautiful portrait collage!

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Help your child create a written message and practice their letters using sticks they find in nature. Here's how to get started.

Take math off the page and into the real world. This simple game gives kindergarten kids hands-on practice with basic addition.

Help your first grader get started making this watering can that's filled with homemade flowers. It will brighten up any window sill ... and it's eco-friendly!

Transform ordinary metal paper clips into wearable jewelry by adding beads and linking the clips together.

Let your preschooler play with her food by making snack logs out of celery, peanut butter and corn flakes.

Any St. Patrick's Day celebration is sure to involve mischief, treats, and a whole lot of green. This leprechaun game will add a little learning to the mix.