Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

Learning to identify and categorize different geometric shapes is a big goal for early learners. And your neighborhood is the perfect place to start!

Help your kindergartener practice his shape recognition and develop his fine motor skills by making a scarecrow at home.

Weave a unique ribbon pattern! This fun arts and crafts activity is a great way to make colorful projects and learn basic math and art skills.

This fun shape game is like Twister...with a twist!

This is a fun and inexpensive project and it's a great way for your child to build basic geometry skills, like shape recognition and pattern/angle familiarity.

Lunch is always better when you share it with a wise companion This wide-eyed owl craft is a great way for your growing learner to practice cutting shapes.

One of the most important parts of any Christmas tree is what's on top. This year, have your child make an angel that'll put the finishing touch on your tree!

Combine an introduction to shape and counting with a springtime art project by showing your kindergartener how to create a vibrant rainbow mosaic.

Any decent Halloween celebration isn't complete without a cat. Even though this cat has an arched back to look as if it's hissing, it's still cute!

This unique Santa is made only from circles. Your little one will have a fantastic time puzzling together Santa's face with this circle-centric activity.

Whether the snow is fluffy and soft or icy and hard, a snowman is sure to inspire a smile. No wonder this snowman is so happy—it's made using marshmallows!

This heart print makes the perfect simple and sweet gift for Valentine's Day!

Whether it's a bag lunch, goody bag, or used to decorate a table, this cute little fox bag is sure to make your kid smile.

Regale your kindergartener with the beloved story of Rudolph, and then segue into a Christmas craft project in which he makes his own reindeer creation!

Tangrams are a kindergarten staple, but now it's time to take them to the next level! Get your child started on geometry with this tangram puzzle.

This heart paper chain is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Include some decorations in a simple AB pattern and work on pattern recognition.

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

Celebrate the 100th day of school by creating a geometric, math-inspired mural in the style of Henri Matisse in this creative kindergarten grade art activity.

Reuse old cardboard boxes and popsicle sticks to create a miniature sled that is perfect for pretend play with dolls or action figures.

This little chick is so cute that your child will want to make a whole flock to call her own.

Does the idea of taking your child to an art museum sound daunting? Create your own museum and give your child some practice with shapes!

Cornucopia still life painting is a great activity for your young artist to look at light and shadow, textures and composition in creating art at Thanksgiving!

Use Henri Matisse as inspiration for your preschooler or kindergartener to create a unique and funky paper shapes collage in this arts and crafts activity.

Help your kindergartener review shapes - and build early reading skills - with this creative book project.

Take the spookiness out of spiders with this web-making activity! Your child will practice talking about and creating shapes in this Halloween craft, and learn about spiders along the way.