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

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

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.

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

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.

Show your child how to construct a homemade thermometer. It's hands-on fun and a great way to learn about this important instrument!

This simple illuminaria can be made for any season or holiday. It's so fun that parents and kids alike will enjoy making a new one for each special holiday!

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

Invite your kid to decorate your family's ordinary coffee mugs with brightly colored beaded rings!

Here's a black fuzzy spider that's sure to cause a silly fright! This eight-legged creepy crawler is sure to surprise anyone looking for a treat.

Create a haunted house from upcycled materials in this lively craft project!

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!

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

Surprise your favorite bookworm this Halloween with a witchy bookmark!

Get excited for St. Patrick's Day by making a Celtic knot.

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.

This spider mobile activity encourages learning about the science of motion, air currents and art.

Try this winter-themed arts and crafts activity for fifth graders: make colorful woolly pompoms! All you need is yarn and stiff cardboard to get started.

Create a string of paper jack-o'-lanterns with this simple Halloween paper craft!

There's more to corn than the sweet yellow kernels. This easy craft project shows you and your kid how to make pretty corn husk flowers using just a few tools.