Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

Big bags hold a lot of candy, but they're hard to tote around. Have your kid construct a candy corn candy holder perfect for carrying a few lightweight treats.

Help your daughter organize all of her barrettes with this fun and colorful activity!

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

Get a leg up on counting concepts with this project where art and math collide.

Here's a fun math-oriented arts and crafts activity for your preschool or kindergarten child: create a gumdrop topiary and practice counting along the way.

Make a brag sash with your child to celebrate an amazing school year filled with accomplishments.

Help your child practice her counting as she makes this fun and festive holiday decoration!

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.

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

This flannel board will give your child hands-on practice with math, but in a fun format, full of ladybugs.

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!

Make an edible bracelet from Froot Loops and a shoelace! This Block Institute art activity will engage your special needs or mainstream child at snacktime.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

Have your kid practice completing number patterns and then create her own patterns on the wings of a butterfly with this delightfully simple paper project.

These sparkling earrings look fancy but they're super simple to make using inexpensive craft items.

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

In this simple math activity, your young learner will compare two types of Valentine's Day candy using a Venn diagram.

Recycle old materials to create a fun, brain-teasing maze toy that also strengthens your child's math reasoning skills.

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

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."