Not only a fun way to practice sewing, felt cupcakes make great gifts, party decorations, and doll accessories once theyâre finished

Make cards this May Day celebrating the arrival of springtime.

Give your fourth grader a lesson in making blankets, and he'll be able to give the gift of warmth. Fleece blankets are especially fun to make, and they're cozy!

This paper alternative to tie-dye is faster, easier, and (slightly) less messy, only requiring paper, white crayons, and a little imagination.

Help your child get ready for back to school with this fun fifth grade activity, which has him creating an "I'm Studying" door sign.

Let your kid be imaginative (and a little messy) as she builds a striking centerpiece in the tradition of papier-mâché artists of the past.

This little bumble bee is the perfect springtime party table decoration and is great practice for pattern-making, folding and cutting.

Make a paper floral bouquet for Mother's Day that looks as beautiful as real flowers and will last much longer!

Craft this leprechaun hat-covered jar, brimming with St. Patrick's Day charm!

Help your child visualize their goals for the new year by creating a self-portrait that represents all of the amazing things they have done and hope to do.

Make your own chalkboard to liven up a playroom, and encourage your child to practice writing and math!

This family photo calendar can be made by your second grader. Make a family photo calendar with your child to celebrate another year together.

Who says a party can't be productive? Next time your home is host to a hoard of giggling children, put those creative fingers to use with a party scrapbook!

Don't throw out all those old artworks! Your child can transform them into a fun and exciting paper circle garland she can use for decorating her room.

Invite your fourth grader to celebrate one of four holidays by creating a kid-friendly homemade Menorah, Advent Wreath, Kinara, or Diya!

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

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

Assemble your own stylish spider ring this Halloween using pipe cleaners and googly eyes!

Teach your fifth grader the ancient Japanese art of origami with this incredible origami balloon that uses just one piece of paper!

We're sure your kid already knows that people often wear green on March 17th. This shamrock necklace is the perfect addition to any St. Patrick's Day ensemble.

Create your very own creepy, haunted castle sitting in a turbulent field of flowing grass, eerily surrounded by dark, ominous clouds.

Your child can enjoy the summer sun as she creates her own one-of-a-kind mural!

Here's a fun art activity that combines measurement and design with drawing and painting. Kids tell their own special story as they create a story quilt.

Help your second grader craft some lovely, personalized Valentine's Day cards--out of kitchen materials!

Bring the zoo to you with this fun second grade arts and crafts activity: make a mini menagerie using colored pipe cleaners, a pencil and marker, and eyes!

Create a one-of-a-kind lunchbox with your second grader using recycled materials and some down home ingenuity!

This Labor Day, help your child explore various occupations by discussing the tools workers use on a daily basis at their jobs.

Here's an activity to help your child create her very own time capsule to unearth and open in one, five, or even ten years later!

Rid your family of that pile of old Christmas cards once and for all! Show your child how to create a nifty 8-sided ornament using his favorite holiday images.

This tissue paper painting activity has been developed especially with special needs children in mind, but is an enjoyable craft for just about anyone.