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By L. Elizabeth Forry
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts
By L. Elizabeth Forry
Arts and Crafts
By Sharon Greenthal
Entertainment and Activities, Arts and Crafts, Sculpting and Playdough
By Jennifer Caffelle
  • Entertainment and Activities
    Drawing and Painting

    No one's childhood is complete without drawing on the sidewalk! Gather up the supplies.

  • Entertainment and Activities
    Arts and Crafts

    Amuse your preschool child by making up a story that uses surprise props.

  • Entertainment and Activities
    DIY Crafts

    Show your child how to she can turn her hands into puppets, and then have them talk to each other.

  • Entertainment and Activities
    DIY Crafts

    Let your preschooler create designs by wrapping string around a homemade pegboard.

  • Entertainment and Activities
    Paper Crafts
    By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

    Celebrate winter and have fun with your child. Try this snowflake craft idea for elementary-school kids.

  • Entertainment and Activities
    DIY Crafts

    Making -- and eating -- this edible necklace is great entertainment for your preschool child.

  • Entertainment and Activities
    Arts and Crafts

    Follow the directions in this arts and crafts project, to help your kids make a night sky mobile.

  • Entertainment and Activities
    DIY Crafts

    Even though it's winter, you're sure to catch some great rays with this indoor arts and crafts activity.

  • Entertainment and Activities
    Arts and Crafts

    Follow the directions in this easy arts and crafts activity, to help your child make plaster of Paris bookends.

  • Entertainment and Activities
    DIY Crafts

    This easy craft project will help your whole family stay organized.

  • Entertainment and Activities
    Paper Crafts

    Folllow the instructions in this activity to help your child make a memento-filled scrapbook, preserving a wonderful summer.

  • Entertainment and Activities
    DIY Crafts
    By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

    Make a talking stick with your kids, and use it to keep the peace at family meetings.

  • Entertainment and Activities
    Arts and Crafts

    Follow these simple instructions with your child to make a work of art out of sand and plaster.

  • Entertainment and Activities
    DIY Crafts

    Follow these simple directions to create a Glittery Star costume.

  • Entertainment and Activities
    DIY Crafts
    By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

    Your young child can make a book of her very own. Who knows -- maybe she'll be the next big name in print!

  • Entertainment and Activities
    Arts and Crafts

    With ice cubes and Kool-Aid, your child can make more than a cool drink -- she can make a piece of art!

  • Entertainment and Activities
    DIY Crafts

    In this fun activity, your child creates nature pictures that will make great refrigerator art.

  • Entertainment and Activities
    DIY Crafts

    With this winter activity, your kids can create a snowstorm with just a twist of the wrist.

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