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Need some SAT Essay Tips? Check out these ABCs (and DEFs) of acing the SAT essay.

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

Help your child craft her first pair of knitting needles out of recycled chopsticks!

Design and throw a boomerang in this exciting craft project!

With a clear bottle and a few plastic straws, you can easily make a hummingbird feeder and demonstrate the effects of atmospheric pressure at the same time!

For kids who prefer to do homework flopped on a rug, this practical caddy can make all the difference!

Teach your child about jesters as she makes her very own jester hat.

Does your second grader want to learn a magic trick? Here is a simple trick using only 3 dice and a little bit of addition and subtraction.

Hand-painted pottery is the perfect way to add a bit of decoration to your potted plants.

Pine cone decorations are fun and festive for the Christmas season. Make pine cone decorations with your child to celebrate the beauty of winter.

Recycle paper and old magazines with this art project that creates a great tool for artists: a color wheel!

Making a freedom kite is a great way to show appreciation on Memorial Day or July 4th, and enjoy the summer sunshine with family.

Help your child find a creative way to say "I love you" with this sign language card that she can give to someone special in her life.

Here's a quick and easy recipe for homemade play dough that doesn't involve any cooking! This bright and colorful modeling clay makes a great instant toy!

This fun card game is a great way to help your child increase his speed and accuracy when solving integer problems.

Add a flourish of flowers to your dining table with simple and creative sponge art!

Turn leftover puzzle pieces into a one-of-a-kind necklace that's sure to brighten any outfit.

Have your child assemble a tiny bunny that she can carry with her and pull out whenever she needs a friend.

Does your child know that salt water conducts electricity? This simple experiment will show how salt water acts as a conductor to electrical currents.

Craft like the Colombians did in ancient times and make these line drawings out of twine, rope, or yarn.

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

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

Sneak some vitamin-packed greens into your homemade popsicles for a frozen summer treat thatâs both delicious and nutritious

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

For some math concepts, doing the math itself is easy. The hard part is helping your child remember which formula to use for which term!

Encourage your child to create a tribute to their past, and explore future dreams and goals with this narrative assemblage.

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

This fall, make a leaf crown that will encourage creative play and your child's interest in the natural world while you help them build fine motor skills.

Meet Medusa, a terrifying, spine-tingling monster -- and the inspiration for your child's latest colorful art project!