Celebrate Black History Month by having your child make her own version of a kente cloth after learning what the different colors on a kente cloth symbolize.

Test your learner's knowledge of Barack Obama by challenging your child to complete a crossword puzzle about the President after reading a short biography.

Your second grader can honor two renowned U.S. Presidents--Abraham Lincoln and George Washington--by crafting larger-than-life pennies and quarters!

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

Give your second-grader insight into the Huichol culture of Mexico with this arts and craft activity by creating an ojo de Dios (eye of God), or yarn weaving.

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

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

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

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

Learn whether writing things down really makes things easier to remember.

During your next craft time, strike up the band with this homemade Chinese instrument.

Help your child create his own pinata in this fun and easy activity. Use paper mache and fingerpaint for a party pinata everyone will love.

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

Kids are acutely aware of what's "fair" and what's not. Here's a quirky way to teach your first grader the importance of voting and democracy.

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

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.

This science fair project idea measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.

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

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

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

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

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.

Play food isn't just for preschoolers! Help your child create a fun Passover craft that doubles as tea-party play food for younger siblings.

Make a Korean paper fan! This activity is a great way to help your child explore different cultures while she builds her fine motor and arts and crafts skills.

In this activity, your child will make her own book of Swahili numbers filled with pictures of animals found throughout Africa.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

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

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.

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

Help your child discover the difference between his wants and needs using this poster.