If your kid looks like she needs a break from homework or something to work on during commercials, show her how to make a necklace of paper beads!

Invigorate your fourth grader's mind by helping him turn his room into a woven masterpiece using various lengths of material.

Your child can re-use and re-purpose old seeds and paper into something new: decorated paper that can be planted!

Make your own picture frame! Show your fourth grader how to construct the an adorable, decorative picture frame for her favorite photo.

Introduce your fifth grader to the irresistible fun of string art with this letter project!

Your child can create a special winter headband with the help of some white felt and a length of silver ribbon.

Add a little sparkle and shine to your Christmas or Easter decorations: make a charming blown egg ornament in this fourth grade arts and crafts activity.

Travel to ancient Mesopotamia with your kids by carving your own unique cuneiform cylinder seals.

This crazy-easy felt sandwich sewing project is a fun way to get your child interested in the art of sewing.

Young artists will combine two animals into one in this imaginative art-project-slash-game!

Help your fourth or fifth grader design and write their own innovative greeting card by formulating a poem in the shape of their favorite object of choice.

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

Reusable Christmas gift bags are eco-friendly and pretty. Make a batch of reusable Christmas gift bags for your friends and family this holiday season.

For a fun way to encourage your child to read, try this comprehension technique made to satisfy visual learners.

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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

Combine your creative fifth grader's love of nature, art and poetry with leaf printing!

Boost your child's imagination and creativity by having her design her own deck of trading cards.

Make this mason jar craft that looks like a glowing snowflake and works like a lantern!