Celebrate Kwanzaa with your fourth grader, or introduce them to a new cultural practice, by showing them how to weave a Kwanzaa mat out of an ordinary paper bag!

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

This gumbo recipe is a yummy way to celebrate Black History Month, and get a little practice in measurement.

In honor of Black History Month, this activity encourages your child to focus on African American inventors, and do a little inventing of his own.

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

Invite your kid to create her own hanging dove images--a symbol of peace and unity--in honor of Black History Month.

Using an empty plastic bottle, your child can create a newfangled version of this African percussion instrument.

As your fifth grader brainstorms and creates a plan for peace, your child will give his creativity and fine motor skills a boost!

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

Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Do this fun writing activity with your child to honor Black History Month.

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