This is a quick, easy science fair project that conveys the idea of density to preschool and early elementary children.

Kids of all ages will delight in making these jumbo "cupcake" crayons from all of the broken crayon stubs that seem to pile up around the house.

In this project children discover, identify, and sort seeds from a variety of fruits and vegetables

Help your child practice his writing skills, while ensuring he'll get some mail to call his own, by making Family Mailboxes, a fun arts and crafts project.

Spend an afternoon outdoors and add a personal touch to clothes or other items of fabric by learning how to tie-dye.

In this science fair experiment, children demonstrate the relationship between the amount of stuff and the amount of pressure in a closed system.

Make "fossils" with your child to hide in the sandbox or at the park or the beach, to help your child explore his archaeological side.

Got an empty bottle sitting around collecting dust? Put it to good use by turning it into a homemade night light for your kids.

In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process.

This engaging project encourages young children to practice and refine the important scientific skills of sorting and classification.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a few riotous rounds of Hot Potato--played with a real potato!

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

If you have a young child who loves physical stunts, try making these coffee-can stilts for backyard fun.

Looking for a funky new way to paint? Try paint dough, a sparkling pasty paint made from just three kitchen ingredients!

Want to capture this year? Make a time capsule of this period in your child's life! You may just be surprised at what you find, when you dig it up next year...

Make learning word families more hands-on and interactive with this simple craft that has your child making "word sliders" out of paper plates.

Learn how to make a trick-or-treat bag for Halloween. See how to make a decorative trick-or-treat bag with this Halloween craft tutorial.

These bean bag games are a fun and inexpensive way to keep your child learning! Work on social skills, coordination, math, or even spelling!

Looking for a last minute gift? This homemade candle holder is a breeze to make, and its pretty glow really brightens up a room. A great craft project.

These colorful paper butterflies make cute hanging decorations for your child's room, but they can also be used for active play.

Practice counting to 100 independently with this American flag craft project! 

Simon Says is a classic outdoor game that young children love. Promote your child's development and improve listening skills by playing the game in a new way.

Do a little kitchen chemistry as you make your own bubble solution and bubble-wand shapes!

Non-slip socks are the perfect DIY gift that your kid can make for friends and family. Make a pair of non-slip socks with your kid for wholesome family fun.

Use your cookie cutters with jello to have the kids create a story with the shapes they choose.

Make your St. Patrick's Day party an extra festive affair with green punch! A mix of sherbet, lime juice, and lemon lime soda, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

Help your child explore their imagination and self-image with a larger-than-life-size self-portrait!

In this activity, children will write letters to their future selves and draw encouraging pictures. These letters will be given to back to them at a future time when they are in need of some encouragement and kind reminders.

In the mood for a silly treat full of sweet goodness and winter-themed fun?

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious children. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a growing writing activity!