Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

Have a kid who loves to bead, but can't seem to keep them all in one place? Use those loose beads to craft a decorative wind chime.

Famous statues of gargoyles protect churches and houses all over Europe, and now your kid can have one of his own, complete with squishy tongue and bouncy arms!

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

A strong vocabulary helps your little one with all school subjects. With this scrambled words game, they won't mind brushing up on vocab and learning new words.

By using watercolor paints to practice writing letters, sentences, and math problems, your child will practice first grade skills in his "Sidewalk School."

A nonet is a 9-line poem. Like haiku, each line has a specific number of syllables, starting with nine in the first line and ending with only one in the last.

This candy cane holder craft helps your little one make a spot for safekeeping sweet treats. Make a candy cane holder with your child this holiday season.

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!

From wizards to fairy godmothers, a magic wand is an essential element to any magical tale. Help your child make one of her own with simple craft supplies.

Help your child create a rebus message for a unique Father's Day card or poster; it's like a collage and encoded message all in one!

Practice measurement and proportion with your first grader, and in the process, make three scrumptious salads for you and your child to share on Mother's Day!

Little kids love this messy but fun Easter party game: bob for chocolate Easter eggs in a giant blob of whipped cream. The first one to find all her eggs wins!

Make a Duct Tape Wallet: This activity provides kids great practice in following directions and makes for a fun homemade gift.

Help your fourth grade scientist practice measurement, and make a scrumptious, healthy summer cheesecake in the process!

Bake these rugelach cookies with your child this Hanukkah to celebrate the holiday and help her practice important math skills.

Practice of math facts is usually limited to drill sheets and flashcards. But kids are more likely to tune in to math facts if practice is presented as a game!

Create a beautiful piece of art to celebrate Hanukkah! Using easy to find materials, your child will create a one of a kind suncatcher great for decoration or even a gift to family and friends!

Have your kid practice completing number patterns and then create her own patterns on the wings of a butterfly with this delightfully simple paper project.

Try this fun math card game with your third grader to practice division, addition, and problem solving!

Celebrate Kwanzaa with your fourth grader, or introduce them to a new cultural practice, by showing them how to weave a Kwanzaa mat out of an ordinary paper bag!

Children will practice mindfulness through a short guided practice, reflect on the practices that support peace, and then will build a "peace garden."

This activity will give your child a chance to practice threading a needle, and she'll end up with a fun and unique hair band!

"Crown" dad this Father's Day—and sneak in some letter-sound practice, too.

Make a Santa-shaped "wish card" holder for your child...and sneak in some solid practice in reading and writing, too!

Play this fun game with your kindergarten or first grader. It's a great way to practice important math skills, including counting and addition.

Make fractions easy for your child to understand by incorporating their discussion and practice into meals and cooking that you two participate in together.

Looking for a unique arts and crafts activity that gives some writing practice? Help your child make her own back-to-school business cards!

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.

Your child will be cheering for 8s and 9s as she tries to create a larger number than her competitors. Whoever ends up with the largest number wins!