It's that time of the year again! Celebrate the start of a new school year with a back to class bash, complete with arts and crafts, food and games.

In this arts and crafts activity, help your kindergartener make friendship bracelets with just safety pins, elastic, and some colorful beads.

Spark your childâs interest in epic fantasy tales with this ferocious dragon craft.

These paper Scandinavian tiles are simple to create, and they make for a beautiful and unique keepsake.

Help your child show Dad how super he is by making this homemade superhero shirt.

Make the world's simplest tutu. Don't worry if you aren't good with a needle--putting this no-sew tutu together is as easy as tying your shoe!

During this chilly winter season, try this fun indoor craft with your preschooler to help him explore art concepts like shape, form and texture.

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

Show your love of nature with this pretty vase made with vines. It will be perfect for holding a floral bouquet!

In this project, vinegar and salt act as preservatives keeping bacteria from growing in the bouillon mixtures.

In this activity, your child will use two powerful questions to investigate a thought and the truth behind it. They will write and perform a skit using mindfulness and these important questions.

Make your own picture frame! Show your fourth grader how to construct the an adorable, decorative picture frame for her favorite photo.

Have your kid create his own service ribbons and then write a fictional story about someone in the military who was awarded the service ribbons.

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.

Confetti wands add some colorful cheer to your New Year's Eve celebration. Wave these confetti wands at midnight and watch the colors fly.

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

Here's a color matching game that is perfect for winter! Your child will race against the clock to assemble the name of a color with its matching parts.

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

Make a Santa-shaped "wish card" holder for your child...and sneak in some solid practice in reading and writing, too!

Make your own wrapping paper with some materials from around the house. Try to make your own wrapping paper this year for a unique presentation for your gifts.

Combine a recycling craft with ABC practice with this homemade foam craft idea.

Deep relaxation is a great way to create the conditions for learning by helping students let go of tension and worry.

This nutcracker soldier won't crack any nuts, but he will hide candies. Make a nutcracker soldier with your child this Christmas and have a cracking good time.

Construct a card castle fit for a king! Treat your royal "face" cards (the kings, queens, and jacks) to the cool castle they deserve.

Help your kindergartener visualize life on a farm in this arts and crafts project that has her drawing and creating her own barn.

This recycled craft makes a great addition to the dress-up box and is a two-in-one activity and party favor for princess-themed birthday parties.

This is the perfect recycling project for back to school! Your child will put all those extra paper bags to good use and assemble her own personal notepad.

Play Tip It, a silly and rowdy game that kids love!

This project commemorates the milestone of completing the first 100 days of school, while giving your child a manipulative to practice counting to 100.

During Chinese New Year festivities, you see lanterns everywhere. Your child can make her very own red and gold lanterns to display at home.