Make a "hands-on" barbecue apron for Dad this Father's Day!

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.

Using paper plates, have the kids make these fun animal masks and your house will be transformed into a jungle.

Make a "feeling meter" that helps your first grader read key feeling words and communicate his emotions accurately to you.

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!

Get your first grader to help you with scrapbooking by showing him how to use multiple envelopes to create an accordion-style photo book.

Get your child outside to observe the clouds, and get a fun exercise in science, writing, and arts and crafts! Here's how.

Take the art making outside: have your first grader make a clay relief sculpture of the natural world. This is a great activity for summer.

Your first grader will love showcasing his favorite pieces of art with his very own personalized magnets created from old bottle caps!

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

Turn leftover puzzle pieces into a one-of-a-kind necklace that's sure to brighten any outfit.

If your first grader loves to play with her food, turn the messy habit into a clever arts and craft project.

This paper project is sure to hit a home run with your sporty kid.

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

Create a unique gift that is as useful as it is gorgeous by using eggshells, tempera paint and glue.

Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.

This pair of ice skates won't get you very far on ice, but they'll still dazzle during the coldest season of the year.

This construction paper activity helps your child to assemble a variety of emotions on a face so she can recognize how she and everyone around her is feeling.

Your child can emulate M.C. Escher with this hands-on art project for fall and Thanksgiving.

Let your first grader get inspired by the fiery fall colors outside his window by creating a beautiful handprint tree!

Learn how to make fairy wings with these easy instructions. See how to make fairy wings for Halloween or dress-up time.

Use your handprints to create a Halloween spider in this fun arts-and-crafts activity!

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

Make vibrant faux stained glass art inspired by the art of Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter who explored repeating shapes using the primary colors.

This autumn science project magically turns green leaves into autumn leaves by using crayon shavings and heat.

Support your first grader's interest in reading with this decorative bookmark that illustrates a favorite scene from a loved book.

Transform a single sheet of card stock into a double-sided painting of opposites: on one side, a bright daytime landscape, on the other, a dusky evening scene.

Make a clever egg pop-up card for Easter that hides a special surprise: open the flaps, and out pops a fluffy baby chick!