Activities and Projects

When most people think about activities for kids for Mother's Day, then tend to think of things for kids to do on Mother's Day, things to keep them busy and entertain them. While child-centered activities will both engage and entertain kids, they may not do much to make Mom feel special on her special day. Here are some activities for kids that...

Kids can create two different kinds of music CDs. One is made up of favorite songs that can be burned onto a CD. The other kind of music CD your child can create is one made up of his or her own music! This is perfect for kids who play an instrument or who sing. It's great, too, for kids who compose their own music. Here is all you need to know...

Does your child have any special talents or interests? If so, they can be used to create some special homemade gifts that can be saved and cherished for many years to come. Music, Art, Math, Creative Writing -- these are some specialized interests and talents that can be used to make some wonderful items to give to loved ones.

When a gift comes from a child, what makes it special is the attention the child gave to it and what better way for a child to give loving attention to a gift than to make it! Encouraging your child to make gifts for friends and family has many advantages.

Silhouette cutting is a dying art these days, but your child can create a silhouette without being an artist - or even especially skilled with scissors! Depending on the age of your child, there are different ways to create a silhouette, but they are all based on the same basic principles.

If your child loves science, then make good use of the summer months and enjoy these summer science activities.

No matter how much or little money people have, they need a break from the usual routine of their lives - a vacation. It's a lot harder to take a vacation, though, when money is tight. If you're one of those on a tight budget, don't worry! Here are some staycation ideas. You can save money by staying home, but still take a relaxing break from...

Almost everyone enjoys snow globes. Why not have your child create a unique snow globe that reflects his or her interests and obsessions? How about a snow globe with a dinosaur?

Does your child love science? Why not throw a science birthday party? It satisfies gifted children's love of learning as well their desire to have fun at a party!

Why spend money on expensive wrapping paper for gifts when your gifted children can create their own? All you need are some plain paper and some crayons, paint, or colored pencils, and any other art supplies you'd like. Whether your gifted child is artistic or not, this is a great way to encourage a child's artistic expression.

Parents of gifted toddlers and preschoolers worry that their children may be bored and wonder what they should do about it. The fact is that gifted toddlers are usually very easy to keep challenged, stimulated, and always learning.

When we are on a tight budget, it can be hard to find interesting and challenging activities for our gifted children. However, with a little thought and sometimes just a little planning, we can find plenty of activities. Here are just a few suggestions.

Believe it or not, you can introduce your child to the love of music with something as simple as a kazoo! No lessons are necessary, no instruments. Your child doesn't really even need a lot of talent!

Valentine's Day activities for kids are fairly easy to find. How many of them, though, encourage and nurture your child's creativity? Those kinds of activities might be a little harder to find. With a little creativity of your own, you find some activities or come up with your own! Here are some ideas to get you started.

Many gifted kids love reading biographies, but there's no reason they can't write one of their own! If your child is one of those who loves biographies and also loves writing, then encourage her to write her own biography. Sometimes a child has a good idea of who they'd like to write about and sometimes they don't. Getting ideas on who to write...

Biographies are not only fun and interesting to read, but they can be fun and interesting to write too. Many gifted kids are already fans of biographies, loving to learn about famous scientists, musicians, and other famous and influential people. Biographies do more than just inform us about a person's life, too. They open windows to a new...