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Watch your fifth grader hone his basic kitchen and measuring skills as he helps you whip up a batch of this soothing, savory soup.

In this activity, learners will discover how to make a basic water filtration system using common materials found around the house or outside.

Decorate with a banner made from paper, clover shapes and buttons to celebrate spring or St. Patrick's Day!

Complete with the drippy, glittery shapes that make icicles so popular, this paper project can be hung everywhere from door frames to tabletops.

Do something totally unique and new with a pumpkin this year! Practice designing patterns with stripes, zigzags, or geometric shapes. The sky's the limit!

Make some cool hearts that are sure to brighten anyone's Valentine's Day. This project is a opportunity to play with overlapping shapes and show your love!

Sultan Ahmed Mosque is often referred to as the Blue Mosque. In this activity, your kid will build his own Blue Mosque just in time for Ramadan!

Explore geometry, patterns, and history by creating pretty decorative Islamic tile art.

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.

Creating a cloud of bats is a great way for your child to get familiar with the process of folding and cutting. They also make great Halloween decorations!

This Thanksgiving cornucopia activity will give you a nice homemade table decoration and will give your child a festive reason to read, write, and be thankful.

Celebrate Easter with this hands-on activity making your own eggs.

make the most original Easter eggs on the block with this beading craft to ring in the Spring!

Inspire your fifth grader to explore a new culture and determine her New Year's fortune by playing this German wax dripping game.

Make your very own fortune cookies from paper and share good fortunes with family and friends.

Turn your leftover cranberry dressing into a sweet, rich bread with this holiday recipe.

Focus on tasty savory dishes instead of sweet treats this Valentine's Day: make Caprese salad with heart-shaped mozzarella.

Spiders may be creepy, crawly and sometimes frightening, but not this little fella. He's fun to make and sure will cause a lot of giggling!

Make your own recycling game that helps teach your child what can and should be recycled.

Create a silhouetted Halloween candle holder with this upcycled activity!

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

This Presidents Day, meet four of our country's most important heroes with this Mount Rushmore writing activity.

A DIY diffuser is a budget-friendly item that will add a pleasant fragrance to your home. Make a DIY diffuser with your child for great Valentine's Day gift.

Try a fun painting activity this Valentine's Day with your child. He can design abstract art and learn about color theory in an easy way!

There's nothing like some Valentine's Day charms to give you a dose of luck on this romantic day!

Shadow puppets are a traditional form of folk art that originated in ancient China. Help your child create his own puppet and put on a show!

Introduce your fifth grader to the Kinara, part of the Kwanzaa tradition, by playing this fast-paced, two player game!

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

Your child can create a cute basket out of felt to collect her Valentine's Day treats in or give as a gift!

This zombie cake will give your Halloween enthusiast an excuse to lurch and limp around the kitchen. Share this zombie cake with friends and the undead.