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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.

Have your child observe, measure and record the amount of space objects occupy, and you'll have an inside space explorer on your hands in no time!

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

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

Homemade dog treats are fun to make and delicious for your household pet. Make homemade dog treats to create personal Christmas gifts for dogs.

Parents can help their children at home by using a dialogue journal to model good writing.

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.

Make learning how to calculate surface area easy and fun using this simple hands-on approach.

Develop your child's green thumb with this easy planting activity. These plants are guaranteed to grow fast and are "brown-thumb" proofed!

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.

Here's an activity that puts a new twist on a classic game. Help your first-grader create their own wooden word blocks and play sight word Jenga.

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

Help young learners discover why catÃs eyes glow in the dark with this simple experiment

This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen his ability to work with and interpret data in various forms.

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

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!

Kids will get a kick out of shopping for discounted "kicks" with this creative math game that focuses on percentages.

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.

Encourage your child to help make dinner special this holiday season! If your child is loves to help in the kitchen, this is a great activity. They will build mini-penguins to enjoy while waiting for dinner!

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!

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

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.