This 4th of July, end the battle for independence in your house, and show your child just how much freedom she can enjoy.

Use this simple and versatile sauce in pasta, sandwiches, or atop baked chicken.

Not every poem needs to be about leaves and love. If your fifth grader is more attached to his phone or computer, introduce him to the apostrophe poem.

Instead of pulling out the usual Easter decorations, have your child transform cupcake liners into mini Easter baskets.

Make unique and pretty bracelets using that all-purpose mainstay of crafts and home repair: duct tape!

Here is a fun at-home physical activity that encourages movement while also working on literacy or math skills!

Turkey cupcakes are quirky fowl-themed desserts that bring extra cheer to your Thanksgiving meal. Make turkey cupcakes that your kids will want to gobble up.

Make this cute Rudolph holiday card holder so you can keep track of them and share them with the world.

Make this mason jar craft that looks like a glowing snowflake and works like a lantern!

Help your budding artist construct this paper chain caterpillar craft, inspired by the intelligent bug from "Alice in Wonderland."

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

Make a knight using metal washers, screws, bolts and aluminum foil, creating the most resistant armor anyone has ever seen.

This fall, make a leaf crown that will encourage creative play and your child's interest in the natural world while you help them build fine motor skills.

This science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

Creating a cloud of bats is a great way for your child to get familiar with the process of folding and cutting. They also make great Halloween decorations!

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

Have your child make a holiday scarf with inexpensive materials, no sewing required!

In this lesson, your child will reflect on, draw, and collect things that make them feel happy and peaceful.

This kinesthetic game will help your child practice rounding and get the adrenaline rushing!

Make this African collar necklace for a lesson in crafting and African culture.

Here's a great homemade card idea that supports fine motor skills and creativity in addition to introducing your child to the art of quilling.

This arts and crafts project isn't just full of creativity, it's got a lot to teach kids about world cultures as well.

Here's a fun activity that will allow your child to express himself by making a flag of his own design, then writing an accompanying story.

A simple science experiment exploring the physics of water pressure that's been amazing people since Medieval times.

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

Before hitting the road this summer, arm yourself with Straight Face, a game guaranteed to turn bored frowns into happy grins and giggles.

Made entirely out of recycled materials, this handmade decoration is a great way to spruce up a dresser, bookshelf, or the living room mantle.

Travel to ancient Mesopotamia with your kids by carving your own unique cuneiform cylinder seals.

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!