Turn a real-life hero into a folklore hero. Your child can write a tall tale that makes a Davy Crockett or John Henry out of someone they personally know.

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

Help Mother's Day feel special for weeks and months ahead, while giving your child some good writing practice, too.

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

Your third grader will strengthen her hand-eye coordination as she creates and plays her very own take-anywhere pinball game!

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

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

Use an old strawberry basket to create a decorative box for storing knickknacks, jewelry or odds and ends with this recycled craft.

How does a flashlight work? Kids will make a complete circuit and explore how voltage contributes to brightness with this science fair project idea.

Homemade dog treats are fun to make and delicious for your household pet. Make homemade dog treats to create personal Christmas gifts for dogs.

Can your third grader catch a leprechaun using a homemade trap? Help her entice these folkloric Irish fairies with gold coins that they simply can't resist.

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

Home made candles make for great home made gifts at Christmas, Mother's Day, birthdays. Great presents for any special occasion!

This shamrock wreath will allow your child to practice tracing and layering shapes and is the perfect way to get everyone in the mood for St. Patrick's Day.

Want to help your child learn to fit homework time into a real-life schedule? Here's a tool that can help the whole family.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

This Mother's Day, help your child practice math measurement skills with this "mom" recipe card.

There's no better way to show mom you love her than with the tried and true breakfast in bed routine. Make whole wheat waffles along with a vase just for mom.

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

Here, kids can make edible collages out of cookies and candy. Colorful, creative, and delicious, they make great gifts for sweet-toothed family and friends.

Take a break with a paper bag costume. A great rainy-day art project.

Make a reusable picnic pouch with your child this summer to celebrate the Fourth of July in an eco-friendly way.

Help your first grader understand what a noun is with this fun photo book that catalogs her favorite people, places, and things!

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

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.

Probability can be a tough concept to master. Try playing this fun card game in order to help your third grader understand it a little better.

Use up your leftover hardboiled Easter eggs with our healthy, gourmet variations on an old classic: deviled eggs

Help your child learn the parts of speech! Start with adjectives and have your child describe Santa Claus to someone who has never heard of him.

Horseshoes makes a perfect family activity for a summer afternoon. With a bit of cardboard and handful of pennies, you can create your own set!