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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens. Have your kid make his own quill pen and put his penmanship to the test!

Dive into U.S. colonial history by making a simple bottle gourd water cooler, crafted by colonists of Roanoke Island in the 16th century.

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

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

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.

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

This Fourth of July, play a fun history-inspired math and logic puzzle game for your kids to play!

Bring historical figures alive with this fun family activity! Your child will plan a founding fathers feast by researching historical figures.

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

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".

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

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

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

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

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.

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

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.

What could be more fun than doing sidewalk art? How about making your own colored sidewalk chalk!

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.

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

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!