Flowers will brighten up anyone's day! Share the joy of spring by making a picture of a vase with fun 3-D flowers that will never wilt.

Help your second grader understand compound words by doing this fast, goofy three legged race.

Help your child learn how to protect the environment by creating a useful reference for the family with this recycling poster.

Make an "I'm NOT Bored" book filled with your child's favorite activities, to reference the next time she has the urge to declare, "I'm bored."

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

A scarecrow Halloween craft featuring recycled materials.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

Make your own Matryoshka out of simple craft materials in this easy how-to!

Make this creative "story cartoon" tray to help your first grader build reading comprehension skills while having a hilarious time!

Bird watching is a fun way for kids to learn about Mother Nature. Make a bird feeder, a bird house, and binoculars and you can attract birds and watch them!

Recycle old materials to create a fun, brain-teasing maze toy that also strengthens your child's math reasoning skills.

Here are three healthy burger recipes your second grader can help you whip up for a summer barbecue!

Show your second grader how to celebrate nature by turning some collected pencil shavings into miniature 3-D designs.

Help your second grader craft some lovely, personalized Valentine's Day cards--out of kitchen materials!

Are you looking for a fun craft for the next big American holiday? Make this hat with your kid and let him march around the room like a Revolutionary soldier!

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Here are three easy, budget-friendly ways to preserve your child's work and precious memories without filling up the attic.

Keep school day sniffles at bay with a simple felt tissue cozy that fits neatly in a 3-ring binder.

Using dried beans and corn, foods that are prevalent in Mexican cuisine, your child will create three-dimensional sombrero art.

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.

Help your child use recycled materials, a little imagination and some writing skills to build his very own recycled creature.

This homemade pom-pom garland requires very few materials and instantly brightens up a room with Easter-themed pastels.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

Help your child make an imaginative scene come to life by making a diorama. Your child will be practicing three dimensional thinking and language arts skills.

Using simple materials, children will create a movement card game that the whole family can play together.

Does your second grader want to learn a magic trick? Here is a simple trick using only 3 dice and a little bit of addition and subtraction.

Thiscuddly stuffed animal is made from just a few materials, including your recycled stockings.