Try this creative art project with your second grader to help him build up his fine motor skills and artistic awareness as he makes a faux stained glass vase.

Make corn kernel necklaces this fall and help build your child's hand-eye coordination along with her fine motor skills.

Looking for a last minute gift? This homemade candle holder is a breeze to make, and its pretty glow really brightens up a room. A great craft project.

Your kindergartener can contribute these beaded napkin rings to your Thanksgiving table...and sneak in some good math patterning practice, too.

Help your child create a safe firework by turning strips of paper into a quilled 4th of July masterpiece perfect for displaying at a 4th of July party.

Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.

Coil your daughter's two favorite colors into a wearable pendant with just a few scraps of felt!

These colorful paper butterflies make cute hanging decorations for your child's room, but they can also be used for active play.

In the mood for a little lighthearted magic? Make your own chi chi sticks, inspired by the divination tools of ancient Chinese fortune tellers.

If your child isn't wild about tea, help her repurpose an old teacup and saucer as a quirky decorative planter.

Create a crafty porcupine with your first grader, and use the opportunity to teach your little one about it's ingenious (yet painful!) defense mechanism.

It wouldn't be Christmas without a small and cheerful army of holiday elves!

Make a flame-free menorah from beans, pasta, and tissue paper with this simple Hannukah craft activity! 

This easy Halloween "witch" craft is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners!

Make a candy wrapper collage with your leftover candy wrappers! This candy wrapper collage is a cool, upcycled post-Halloween craft project.

Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.

See what's on your child's mind in this colorful, creative exercise.

Get into the back-to-school spirit with this clip magnet that'll make sure your first grader never loses his important school papers again!

Your child can create an interactive map of his neighborhood focusing on the different textures he finds!

Make a brilliant bouquet for dad on his special day. This Father's Day craft unique flowers that remind dad of his favorite sports team.

Your child can add bling to her bike with bicycle basket decorations, making her bike a stylish ride!

Make a batch of chocolate clay to teach kids the art of molding and sculpting. Working with their hands has never been this much fun.

Non-slip socks are the perfect DIY gift that your kid can make for friends and family. Make a pair of non-slip socks with your kid for wholesome family fun.

Use your cookie cutters with jello to have the kids create a story with the shapes they choose.

This pet blanket is a perfect sewing project for your little gifter with a furry friend. Make a pet blanket with your child this holiday season.

Make this cool iPod or cell phone case for Dad out of one of his little-used ties.

Provide your child with Q-tip paint brushes that are bunched together and easy to grip, and encourage him to go to work on his painting masterpiece!

Your kindergartener will delight in creating this "handcrafted" sweatshirt for Grandma and Grandpa this holiday season, filled with her colorful handprints.

Make going back to school a fun time! Let your child create her own pencil topper creatures using everyday materials and a Styrofoam ball.

Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.