Here are three easy, budget-friendly ways to preserve your child's work and precious memories without filling up the attic.

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

Create your very own Sleep Book filled with a menagerie of made-up nonsense creatures and discover how different animals catch some zzz's.

Have your child create a little leprechaun to celebrate the season and create a little mischief.

Help motivate your child to become a more avid and consistent reader by creating a train-themed reading chart that can serve as a visual reminder of their progress.

This project combines arts and crafts with writing, as your child writes a story and publishes it into a book made out of a paper bag!

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

Here's a writing activity that helps young learners explore an ant's perspective...and practice writing, too!

Help your child celebrate your family's Thanksgiving cook with this first grade arts and crafts activity: make a "handy" painted apron!

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Here are three healthy burger recipes your second grader can help you whip up for a summer barbecue!

With this activity, you'll create a family treasure...and reinforce social studies basics while you're at it!

Before your next family getaway, make a set of picture/word vocabulary cards together. These cards will build your child's language and comprehension skills.

This Thanksgiving table runner craft isn't just fun and festive, it also helps your child build muscles for hand strength, fine motor skills, and handwriting.

New readers need to develop a "bank" of words they can read by sight. Hate flashcards? Consider this fresh way to practice sight words to perfection...Bingo!

Introduce your child to the concept of the melting pot by decorating a patriotic 4th of July planter.

Try this goofy, first grade phonics craft that focuses on the letter "F" as in "Frog" and helps build crucial reading and spelling skills in your child.

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

In this activity, your child will learn the benefits of positive thinking. They will write positive statements about themselves and create a gratitude board.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.