Be careful what you wish for... Centered around The Monkey's Paw, by W.W. Jacobs, this writing activity encourages your child to consider consequences.

Let your second grader channel a famous Dr. Seuss character--the Cat in the Hat--with this hat-making activity inspired by the main character.

This little chick is so cute that your child will want to make a whole flock to call her own.

Turn the common pastime of constructing paper airplanes into a lesson on the physics of aerodynamics and flight with this fun science activity.

Celebrate Earth Day, or any day, by recycling an old CD and make a colorful, decorative fish!

A twist on the gingerbread house, this train is made with graham crackers, icing, and candy decorations. A great 2nd-3rd grade holiday arts and crafts activity.

Get creative with this engaging activity where kids are asked to create their own pumpkin person and tap into their creative writing skills! Include all family members by having them create their very own pumpkin people.

Your child will create their very own filigree drawing; twirling, or coiling small strips of lightweight paper around toothpicks and gently gluing them down.

Confetti wands add some colorful cheer to your New Year's Eve celebration. Wave these confetti wands at midnight and watch the colors fly.

Help your child create a magical miniature garden in the most unlikely of places: a recycled plastic bottle!

Help your child to invent her own chore-helper to help her put that growing imagination to good use!

Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace that's not only stylish, but also tells a story.

Learn about dehydration with a wonderful craft project that you can do together, and enjoy this unique doll for years to come!

Introduce your second grader to a fun Mexican custom by showing her how to make papel picado, a beautiful creation of cut-out tissue paper.

This fall-themed drawing game is a great way to introduce your kid to some of the important symbols of the fall season.

Create a world of bugs with your kid! This variation on finger painting is a great project to create after a trip to the zoo or while learning about science.

Show your fourth grader how to design and print his own chop, a Chinese "signature" of sorts that uses calligraphic characters or motifs.

Celebrate our founding fathers and the parchment they wrote on with this DIY scroll project.

Turn an abstract lesson into a practical craft with the fun and colorful creation of dough earth layers!

Get kids excited about gathering their school supplies by teaching them how to make their own writing supplies!

You and your child can make Easter egg dye with the food coloring that you already have in your cupboard.

Your child will come to better understand symmetry as he create this dramatic black bat mask. It's sure to lend a dark touch to any Halloween costume.

These sparkling earrings look fancy but they're super simple to make using inexpensive craft items.

Add an ancient protective tool to your child's dress-up chest: the Viking shield!

Your mom works hard, and a homemade present is the perfect way to show how much you appreciate her.

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Why pay for expensive plates when you can paint original designs on your own dishes? This fun activity will bring out your kid's creative side.

Invite your child to create a lovely windmill using the ancient art of origami.

Dress up the dining table with a sweet craft right in time for Valentine's Day.

Weave colorful Easter basket pictures out of construction paper and ribbon that open to reveal an assortment of fun Easter shapes!