History Activities : Page 3

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

Enhance fourth-grade measurement making skills and social studies learning with this stitching project.

Capture a bit of mythological magic with this clever sock craft!

On Martin Luther King Day, help your third grader create an original "scratch art" card to thank a person who has made a difference in his life.

Help your child put a new spin on her favorite myth by turning it into a mad lib! Guaranteed to bring the giggles, this fun activity also packs in the learning.

Help your teen delve into the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; he'll come up with catchy slogans to advertise them in a pretend travel brochure.

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".

Your child can create a portrait of himself or his loved ones in the style of Modigliani with the help of oil pastels!

Bring history to life by helping your child create her own cartouche like the Egyptians did thousands of years ago.

Enjoy the fragrant scents of the holiday season with this pomander activity. A perfect arts and crafts project for preschool or kindergarten age children.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

Turn your child's learning about ancient civilizations into a swashbuckling adventure by having her make an ancient treasure map!

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

Travel to ancient Mesopotamia with your kids by carving your own unique cuneiform cylinder seals.

Explore what freedom and liberty mean to you this Fourth of July with a beautiful portrait collage!

Craft like the Colombians did in ancient times and make these line drawings out of twine, rope, or yarn.

Your child can now recreate history by building his very own fortified castle.

Follow this Colonial recipe for candied rose petals, and share the sweets with friends, family or classmates.

Help your child appreciate grandparents, history, and societal changes while making a poster handmade, heartfelt grandparent's day craft.

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

The words of great thinkers throughout the ages have changed the course of history. Have your kid find an inspiring quote and create a work of art around it.

Celebrate Hanukkah the old-fashioned way with an oil lantern. This craft is a perfect opportunity to teach your child the history of this special holiday.

In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.

Teach an important and often comical historical lesson with a prediction game that teaches youngsters about the fallibility of word-of-mouth talk.

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 child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.

Introduce your kid to abstract art with this painting activity. It's the perfect way to engage a kinesthetic learner and spark an interest in art history!

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

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