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!

Ask your fourth grader to jazz up the family kitchen by creating this adorable clothespin giraffe to sit on the counter and hold recipe cards.

Strengthen your fourth grader's reading skills with this analytic "reader's theater" activity.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

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

Transform that big batch of stuffing into a new dish to add some zest to your dinner with this leftover stuffing recipe.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

Here's a pumpkin nut bread recipe that makes for a wonderful project on a crisp autumn afternoon.

Are you looking for a new way to help your fourth grader celebrate New Year's Day? Try this Flash Back Book!

By taking math on a shopping trip your child will be practicing rounding, estimation and addition with a with a hands-on method.

The goal of this science fair experiment is to demonstrate the effects of air pressure on objects and analyze applications of air pressure principles.

Zombie cupcakes are baked goods that look as if they've been pulled fresh from a skull. Make zombie cupcakes this Halloween.

This science project teaches students to classify different shapes of leaves.

Take play-dough to the next level with this homemade recipe, adding surprising ingredients perfect for summer!

A homemade lava lamp gives any room a retro flair. Find out how to make a homemade lava lamp, and learn some science too, with this educational activity.

This science fair project idea discovers which brand of bubblegum produces the largest bubbles.

Even if sweet potatoes aren't your kid's favorite, try topping them with fluffy marshmallows -- it will be tough to find a child who can resist!

Encourage your child to help with dinner preparations this holiday season! You can use this recipe for Christmas dinner or lunch, or for meals leading up to the holiday. This Christmas Wreath Salad recipe is simple enough for preschoolers to fifth graders

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

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

Using aluminum is a great way to recycle and make some shiny ornaments borrowing from this traditional Mexican art form. Here's an easy kids' activity!

In the mood for a little lighthearted magic? Make your own chi chi sticks, inspired by the divination tools of ancient Chinese fortune tellers.

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

Show your fourth grader how to embrace a green lifestyle and enjoy the outdoors with a homemade, recycled picnic basket.

Looking for a way to make vocab practice a little more engaging? This easy twist on the classic game is a great way to build your child's vocabulary.

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

Creepy, crawly, spooky and even kind of cute! This spider loves school supplies and will do a great job guarding them.

Try this entertaining and educational math activity that will teach your child how to add and subtract decimals.

Let your fifth grader use his wits to challenge friends to complete their labyrinthine book of mazes!

Your fourth grader will improve her hand-eye coordination making catnip mice, and you'll finally have a use for all those mate-less socks in the laundry room!