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

Teach your child Morse code, and a little bit of history that she'll pick up in a flash!

Mix up a batch of molasses cookies, and you'll have a delicious chance to teach your child some math and social studies in the process!

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.

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.

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.

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.

This project, focused on the burial practices of ancient Egyptians, is a great addition to a social studies curriculum.

This Presidents Day, meet four of our country's most important heroes with this Mount Rushmore writing activity.

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

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

Help your fifth grader bring the magnificent spirit of Rome to a modern day, personalized clay coin.

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.

Make your own architectural masterpiece with supplies from the pantry. Your temple may not be as impressive as the real thing, but it'll be twice as delicious!

Introduce your first grader to our country's most famous leaders with an artsy info board full of facts, patriotic colors and coins!

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

Attention, Anglophiles! Get your fill of artsy crafts and historical fun with this jewelry project.

Promote your child's appreciation for Jackie Robinson, an important figure in African-American history, by having your child create a baseball card!

Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.

Make sourdough bread...and learn some colonial history and modern science in the process!

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

Make ancient Egypt come alive by showing kids how to make their own mini sarcophagus out of a shoe box.

Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.

Celebrate our nation's colonial history by making your very own weaving loom!

This family project is a fun way to teach your child about her heritage and practice her geography.

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

Test your kid's knowledge of presidents one through forty-four with this fun and educational matching game!

What better way to remember the achievements of past U.S. Presidents than with a game of memory!

How can your child learn about nations during the Olympics? By adopting 5 teams as his own! Here's how.

Help your kid keep track of all the developments that led to the American Revolution, by portraying the steps visually and literally!