Are you looking for an out-of-this world activity that's both fun and educational? This solar system garland is a great way to introduce your child to astronomy.

These homemade juggling balls are super simple to make and are a blast to play with. Not to mention, they're great practicing hand-eye coordination.

Your fifth grader will have a blast sewing this plush neck pillow--and he'll sure be glad to have it on long car or airplane trips!

Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.

The next time your child decides he needs to press restart on his wardrobe, don't ship his clothes off to Goodwill so fast.

Invite your fifth grader to design a fleet of miniature paddle boats to race in the family bathtub.

Make Frankenstein bolts for your trick-or-treater this Halloween. These homemade Frankenstein bolts make your child look just like the popular monster.

This easy indoor activity teaches kids how to mix kitchen ingredients into watercolor paints, while giving a crash course in color-combining.

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

Choose a design that is as simple or as intricate as you like and create a stencil that you can use over and over again.

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

Make these homemade friendship pencils for a party or the beginning of school and have a stylish writing utensil that kids will love trading.

Make this African collar necklace for a lesson in crafting and African culture.

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

It's not always bad to think negatively -- step into the creative and unique world of negative space drawing!

A package of memory wire and some beads are all that your artist needs to make a bracelet. The challenge will be to come up with a design inspired by autumn.

Show your love of nature with this pretty vase made with vines. It will be perfect for holding a floral bouquet!

Help your child get ready for back to school with this fun fifth grade activity, which has him creating an "I'm Studying" door sign.

Teach your little one to appreciate all the best things in life with a keepsake Thanksgiving plate.

Skip store-bought jewelry and show your stylish kid how to make her own beaded bracelets.

Save money by having your tween rock these homemade jeggings, a good craft for a lazy afternoon.

Show your fifth grader how to make this fun vinyl robot to spruce up her walls. Itâs quick to construct and easy to remove or transfer from wall to wall.

Encourage a bit of mystery and intrigue by teaching your clever kid how to create and use secret codes.

Invite your child to craft dream cloud magnets to display their hopes and visions for the future!

Embrace the spooky and creepy thrills of Halloween night with a nightlight that will do more to frighten than soothe.

Let these cute shamrock earrings bring the luck of the Irish to your fifth grader's ears!

Mummy chic or rag-tag retro? Catch the oldest trend in bandaged jewelry!

Let your child create a fun and easy locker blackboard out of an old cereal box!

This tried-and-true complexion treatment is a slumber-party staple that many people swear by.