In this science fair project, kids start a chemical reaction that will make a balloon inflate itself!

As school starts, there's no better time to get your kid off to a fresh, fun, organized start. Here's a desk craft for style-minded students!

Here's a homemade bulletin board project to help your fourth grader's school year start off right.

Start a unique tradition with your fourth grader; bake and paint one-of-a-kind Olympic pins--out of salt dough!

Ready for a game that's mostly about strategy with a little luck thrown in for good measure? Make math fact practice exciting and start rolling the dice!

Give your fourth grader a head start in poetry with a simile writing activity that guides him in crafting a cute poem about the beloved family pet.

Looking for way to help Japan? Start by making paper cranes! Learn how you and your child can show your support for Japan through the art of origami.

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

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

Eating a healthy breakfast starts the day out right, and your child can make something tasty and nutritious while honing her culinary skills!

Batik is a traditional Indonesian craft, which uses a technique of drawing wax on fabric to create patterns before dying.

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.

In this science fair project, students will create a model of a shoreline, observe erosion and examine how jetties prevent erosion.

Your child will be delighted to create a sweet painting in the style of pop artist Wayne Thiebaud!

Celebrate autumn by making a beautiful pastel art piece with corn as its theme.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

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

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.

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.

Vincent van Gogh painted golden hued pictures of the harvest using bold lines and vibrant color. Your child can explore this style of art using oil pastels.

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

Make an initiation shield like the ones from the Kikuyu tribe in Africa for an art project.

This science fair project idea identifies clouds as a means of predicting the weather.

Don't throw that Sunday paper away just yet! If you've got a kid who thinks she's "too old" for crafts, introduce her to beautifully simple newspaper flowers.

In this activity, your child gets to peek behind the curtain of puzzle making as they create their very own "Spot the Differences" game!

Create a chunky, textured, tactile giraffe collage that is cute enough to pet! This is a great way to recycle old arts and crafts materials.

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

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