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In this writing activity, let your child reflect on the past and practice their writing skills and word usage as they create an "I Used to, Now I" poem.

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

Your child can now recreate history by building his very own fortified castle.

Now you can have baby chicks around any time of year, with this simple egg carton craft idea.

Car cluttered with old maps now that you've adopted GPS technology? Upcycle them in this fun geography craft.

Need another reason to celebrate Thanksgiving? Now kids can create a sunny, textured sunflower card to remember the day!

When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.

Thousands of witches that come out to celebrate Halloween. Now, your child can make her very own self-standing witch.

Inspired by the crispy, crunchy leaves of fall, this fanciful project is simple, easy and completely affordable. Now that's something to be thankful for!

Kokeshi dolls have been around since the 17th century, and now your child can recreate a piece of Japanese history and culture right at home.

Every kid loves the excitement of waiting for a special letter or package in the mail. Now they'll be able to have their very own mailbox!

Tangrams are a kindergarten staple, but now it's time to take them to the next level! Get your child started on geometry with this tangram puzzle.

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!

Brrrrr! It's chilly outside. Now's the perfect time to create a snow globe. But, don't worry, you don't need glass for this dome.

This goofy pasta clown sculpture will help your child develop his small muscle skills and think creatively while decking it out with a colorful circus outfit.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

Make a backbone model to explore human anatomy and life science.

Does electricity move better through thick wires or thin ones? kids will conduct this classic electricity experiment for this science fair project.

Your child can use colorful construction paper to make an easy paper basket to hold some of his special things!

In kindergarten, your child spent lots of time counting things one by one. But in first grade, he'll need to be able to count in groups, especially by fives.

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Your child will learn science and make a fun new malleable toy with this balloon sandbag science experiment.

In this activity, your child will learn and practice mindfulness by using their senses to focus on one thing at a time.

Young chefs can easily make this simple soup, perfect for a brisk fall day. Along with being very flavorful, it makes a perfect pre-dinner appetizer or lunch!

Use recycled wrapping paper and an empty bottle to make this beautiful vase for a great indoor activity when it's cold outside.

Your child can re-purpose any used (and cleaned) can into a colorful container to hold Dad's pens and pencils on his desk!

Your first grader can create this cute heart puzzle with craft sticks and watercolor paints to challenge her friends!

Don't toss out those old tortillas! Your child can use them to create her own tortilla chips in any flavor she can imagine.

Turn yourself into a personalized paper doll, along with a collection of your favorite outfits.

Money is a difficult concept to grasp. Help your kid get the hang of it with this pocket change triple Venn diagram activity.