Here's a hilarious alternative to those sugary conversation hearts...and a way to keep building first grade literacy skills while you're at it!

These Thanksgiving place cards are a fun turkey-twist on traditional place markers. Make a set of these Thanksgiving place cards with your child this November.

Dads, this activity's for you. Brighten mom's day with a set of kid-designed "mom coupons" that are sure to keep mom happily pampered for weeks.

Your second grader will get great measuring practice as she helps you make this rich and creamy green dip!

Make a paper plate puppet that'll help your child imagine what it's like to be in a performance of the dragon dance.

Celebrate Mother's Day with this easy, attractive pop-up flower card.

Create striking pieces of art using handmade heart stencils in this hands-on Valentine's Day arts and crafts activity!

Re-purpose a tin can into a pretty compost bucket for your family's kitchen counter and learn about the science and fun of recycling and renewing objects.

This Father's Day, give dad something he'll really appreciate: a book about him, written by his favorite author...his son or daughter!

Help your first grader create special 3D paper Christmas trees that he can use to decorate the home or give to friends.

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

One of the most important parts of any Christmas tree is what's on top. This year, have your child make an angel that'll put the finishing touch on your tree!

To make this unique Valentine's Card, all your child will need is his creative mind, some paper, and a pencil.

Save some money on the decorations with this simple birthday banner that your child can make himself!

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

This easy strawberry banana smoothie is a healthy treat for kids. Make an easy strawberry banana smoothie for your child for a heart-healthy Valentine's Day.

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.

Brighten up everyone's day with this circular rainbow plate perfect for celebrating spring or St. Patrick's Day.

Having some dancing skeletons hanging around the house is great way to prepare for All Hallows' Eve. This is a great activity for honing fine motor skills.

Explore measurement with your second grader and make this terrific holiday craft.

Stringy orange ghoul guts are actually a healthy and gross-looking appetizer for your child's Halloween party.

Here is an activity that your kids can make for Mother's Day, a garden pot filled with edible "flowers".

Celebrate Ramadan by recreating a scene depicting the inside of a mosque. Your kid will marvel at the beautiful stained glass effect of the finished project.

This colorful cupcake craft is a great party activity. What's more, it can also be a good way to help you keep track of kid's birthdays.

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

Get estimating with this spooky activity that asks your young mathematician to rely on their problem-solving skills to figure out how many items they believe are in spooky Halloween jars!

Kids can make a cute fluffy bunny for Easter using a tin can and cotton balls in this creative first grade arts and crafts activity.

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.

Your child will hop with delight as he make this delicious, edible bunny out of marshmallows.

Help your preschooler learn the Four Questions prior to the big night with a homemade book, complete with words and illustrations!