Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

Engage your preschool children's senses by discovering nature and geography on a walk through the neighborhood.

Show your preschooler how to construct this very special planter for Mom. It makes a great pick-me-up, and it's easy for kids to make in a flash!

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

Kids of all ages will delight in making these jumbo "cupcake" crayons from all of the broken crayon stubs that seem to pile up around the house.

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

This arts and crafts activity will help your kindergartener with shape and color recognition.

In this activity, you'll find out an easy way to make your own pretend potato -- out of an old pair of stockings!

Let your preschooler feel like a real chef by helping him create his very own chef's hat!

Invite your kindergartener or first grader to make giant, soft building blocks. He'll have a blast constructing, throwing, stacking, and even falling on them!

Learn how to make vampire fangs for Halloween costumes and for scary playtime. See how to make vampire fangs with this great upcycled tutorial.

Getting your treasures from place to place is tough. Help your child with this task by making a denim pouch from recycled blue jeans!

Does your child dream of walking among the dinosaurs? Now he can get a little closer to his dream...with a pair of homemade dinosaur feet!