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Don't despair if numerators and denominators seem like a bore to your child. This colorful collage is sure to show him the brighter side of fractions.

Forget model kits! Promote creativity by having your child construct a dinosaur model using marshmallows and toothpicks.

Study science with your first grader in this arts and crafts activity that models the reason why fall leaves change color with some paint and crayons.

Tackle both boredom and mathematics with this inventive arts and craft project!

This felt pie craft not only teaches sewing skills, but is a sneaky introduction to elementary math standards like geometry, measurement and estimation.

A heart hug can brighten up any dreary Valentine's Day. Give a friend a heart hug with this fun holiday craft.

Invite your fifth grader to design a fleet of miniature paddle boats to race in the family bathtub.

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

Redecorate the smart way -- pillow covers are a fast, fun and easy craft that can transform a room with an artsy punch of color.

Say thanks this Thanksgiving by surprising a friend, a teacher or a grandparent with this paper plate turkey which doubles as a festive wall hanging.

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.

Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.

Challenge your fourth grader to try to recreate the geography of her state using just flour, salt, and water.

Get inspired by nature and use recycled materials to create unforgettable pencil holders in time for the back to school season.

Make this fluffy, fun feather pin as a unique fashion statement or a trendy gift for a lucky recipient.

Here's a great activity to help learners satisfy their snow play cravings in a cozy indoor setting!

A Valentine's Day pop-up card is the perfect way to show your love on February 14th. Get creative with a fun 3-D paper art project.

Try a fun painting activity this Valentine's Day with your child. He can design abstract art and learn about color theory in an easy way!

Encourage your child to make a Chinese scroll painting as part of his world history or art studies, or just to pass the time on a weekend.

Is your kindergartener having trouble picking outfits for the rapidly cooling weather? This handy dressing wheel makes getting ready a breeze!

Fall in love with Cupid this Valentine's Day, specifically an adorable paper version of the classic Roman god!

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

This easy paper craft looks like the ancient Moai sculptures of Easter Island.

Kids can celebrate Veterans Day by making a mosaic American flag out of jelly beans in this kindergarten arts and crafts activity.

Can your third grader catch a leprechaun using a homemade trap? Help her entice these folkloric Irish fairies with gold coins that they simply can't resist.