Civil War soldiers didn't take their wives with them to the battlefield, but they took along a piece of home: little sewing kits called "housewives".

Children read a famous letter from the American Civil War, then write a response, in this thoughtful history activity.

Honor the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by interviewing someone in your community who lived it.

Learn about the Bill of Rights this Presidents Day by playing a Pictionary-inspired drawing game. Players draw a right as others try to guess what it is.

Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making a timeline of some major events during his life and the Civil Rights Movement.

Have you ever taken a bag of snacks with you on a road trip? If you lived in the 19th century, you might have taken hardtack instead.

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

Honor our 16th president by having your kid assemble his famous stovepipe hat! This Abe Lincoln hat craft is the perfect way to celebrate Presidents Day.

In this activity you and your child will learn about the African Americans that changed history in a fun quiz format.

Use Martin Luther King, Jr's historical "I Have a Dream Speech" to inspire your child to write down her own dreams.

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

This writing activity will promote dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on African-Americans throughout history with your child.

Make a peace dove to commemorate Black History Month and hang it in your home as a quiet reminder of the spirit of the movement.

Celebrate the spirit of Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech with this meaningful and educational art project.

Children take inspiration from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to write their own blog listicle on a topic of their choosing.

What are the rules of your home? Help your fifth grader draft a Family Constitution and even give it an aged look using soaked tea bags.

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

This 4th of July, end the battle for independence in your house, and show your child just how much freedom she can enjoy.

Here's how you and your teen can stage your own formal debateâbeyond arguing why chores are unethical! Formal debates improve teens' critical thinking skills.

Here's a fun activity that will help your child learn to cut on a line, practice fine motor control, and create a beautiful garland, too.

To channel your child's revolutionary ambitions, introduce her to the political process, and encourage her to campaign for her cause!

Make an elegant Mother's Day card to celebrate the love and work in raising kids.

This middle school project examines the strength of horizontal versus vertical pointing eggshells.