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This activity encourages children to sculpt in free form. The only rule is that they have to build upwards.

Make a slithery snake from paper chains and learn about patterns at the same time.

Teach your 2nd grader the value of recycling with this fun arts and crafts activity: make a DIY painted bookcase or set of shelves!

Serve a homemade breakfast for someone special with these mouthwatering flower pancakes that are decorated with fresh fruit.

In this activity, your child will explore the differences between facts and opinions. Together, you will go on a scavenger hunt in your home and play the role of detectives in search of facts.

In this activity, your child will watch a video about empathy and practice speaking to someone with empathy. They will also discuss how empathy supports living in a community with others.

Everyone loves homemade cookies, but have you ever thought about making the cookie cutters at home? Here's some instructions for making homemade cookie cutters.

Get your little traveler ready for a âround-the-world adventure! Kids will get a geography lesson, writing practice and a great appreciation for traveling.

Leadership is a word that can hold many meanings. In this activity, your child will define the word "leadership," learn more about a leader they admire, and reflect on their leadership. Finally, your child will reflect on how they too are a leader!

Our breath can be a helpful tool to connect with a sense of peace and calm. In this home activity, your child will practice counting breaths, hear poems about nature and mindfulness, and write their own poem.

Skip the plastic eggs this Easter: make a paper mache Easter egg sculpture in this kindergarten arts and crafts activity.

Show your third grader how to string together a pretty, decorative harp.

A twist on the gingerbread house, this train is made with graham crackers, icing, and candy decorations. A great 2nd-3rd grade holiday arts and crafts activity.

Want to add some extra pizazz to dress up play? Help your child craft a personalized purse out of an old gift or shopping bag!

Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.

Give your child a glimpse of how another set of students approach reading by teaching him how the blind use braille.

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!

Teach your child about healthy foods and how to make a meal that is good for them with this fun activity that you both can do together.

This life-sized self-portrait activity encourages children to explore what makes them special, and then portray it with arts and crafts!

Car cluttered with old maps now that you've adopted GPS technology? Upcycle them in this fun geography craft.

For a fun way to encourage your child to read, try this comprehension technique made to satisfy visual learners.

This version of the carnival game where you try to toss chips into a cup, to win a fabulous prize, gives kids a boost in early writing and reading.

Sure, angles can be confusing. Here's a fun activity to brush up your child's knowledge of these geometry essentials.

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

Instead of painting a picture of a whale, let your preschooler make their own whale toy using a paper bag and some recycled art supplies.

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

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

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

Teaching your child some basic words in Spanish is a breeze at home, with this simple and fun activity that doesn't require special educational materials.