Use Henri Matisse as inspiration for your preschooler or kindergartener to create a unique and funky paper shapes collage in this arts and crafts activity.

This copying game is like a hopped up version of Simon Says, but it lets kids use their bodies to practice patterning, a key skill in early math.

Using a fruit cereal and yarn, help your preschooler create crunchy, edible patterns.

Whether it's a bag lunch, goody bag, or used to decorate a table, this cute little fox bag is sure to make your kid smile.

Whether the snow is fluffy and soft or icy and hard, a snowman is sure to inspire a smile. No wonder this snowman is so happy—it's made using marshmallows!

Building a rocket ship is a great way for kids to learn about measuring and construction. It'll fuel their creative side too!

Want to turn snack time into fun-time? Help him turn ordinary rice cakes into creatures that are silly, creepy, or just plain cute!

Celebrate the 100th day of school by creating a geometric, math-inspired mural in the style of Henri Matisse in this creative kindergarten grade art activity.

Regale your kindergartener with the beloved story of Rudolph, and then segue into a Christmas craft project in which he makes his own reindeer creation!

Help your preschooler or preschooler with shape recognition, math, and matching by creating your own personal shapes cards, good for home or car.

This fun shape game is like Twister...with a twist!

Have fun with the kids by "shaping up" your standard chocolate chip cookie recipe, and teach kids about sorting and shapes while you're at it.

Cornucopia still life painting is a great activity for your young artist to look at light and shadow, textures and composition in creating art at Thanksgiving!

Take the spookiness out of spiders with this web-making activity! Your child will practice talking about and creating shapes in this Halloween craft, and learn about spiders along the way.

Here's an innovative math puzzle that you can create with your fourth grade math student.

This heart paper chain is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Include some decorations in a simple AB pattern and work on pattern recognition.

This activity will help your child build his early math skills by practicing shape recognition.

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

Reuse old cardboard boxes and popsicle sticks to create a miniature sled that is perfect for pretend play with dolls or action figures.

This little chick is so cute that your child will want to make a whole flock to call her own.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

Want to add a little craftiness to preschool math? Break out the glue gun and create a button board!

Does the idea of taking your child to an art museum sound daunting? Create your own museum and give your child some practice with shapes!

Weave a unique ribbon pattern! This fun arts and crafts activity is a great way to make colorful projects and learn basic math and art skills.

Help your little builder move up in the world with this recycled cardboard castle that's just the right size for a young king and his loyal stuffed subjects.

Create clear sound shakers so your preschooler can observe and compare the different sounds that objects make!

This unique Santa is made only from circles. Your little one will have a fantastic time puzzling together Santa's face with this circle-centric activity.

This is a fun and inexpensive project and it's a great way for your child to build basic geometry skills, like shape recognition and pattern/angle familiarity.

Boost shape recognition with this matching game where your child will pair up sticks to create simple shapes.

Sponges are easy to handle and fun to play with, and your child will love putting these simple, three-piece puzzles together.