This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

In this activity, your child will create a red envelope that can be filled with money to spread good will and ward off evil spirits in the New Year.

Washi Ningyo, otherwise known as Japanese paper dolls, make fantastic bookmarks! Encourage your child to read more with this delightful, origami-inspired doll.

Make a reusable picnic pouch with your child this summer to celebrate the Fourth of July in an eco-friendly way.

Help your child visualize their goals for the new year by creating a self-portrait that represents all of the amazing things they have done and hope to do.

A serape is a long, blanket-like shawl worn over the shoulders. With a few simple materials, your child can fashion his very own serape!

Let your child be a designer for the day with this first grade arts and crafts activity: make a felt pillow decorated with colorful felt cut-outs.

Get your child writing as she describes the four seasons, then decorates a shape for each to hang in the house!

Make a Duct Tape Wallet: This activity provides kids great practice in following directions and makes for a fun homemade gift.

What would it be like to be the Cat in the Hat from the famous Dr. Seuss book? This Read Across America project has your 1st grader making his own fun-in-a-box!

Teach your kindergartener or first grader about the art of correspondence by guiding them to create their own postcards out of favorite family photographs.

Help your child add some flair to the family garden with pencil pinwheels!

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.

Invite your first grader to play with his food! He will improve his fine motor skills as he creates zany edible art!

This is a great activity for when the kids get a little stir crazy. It works indoors or out.