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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.

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

Combine music, history and craft by making a Native American instrument of your own

Send your child on an online hunt where he will practice working with search engines and use his reading comprehension skills to find specific information.

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.

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

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.

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".

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

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.

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

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

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

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.

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

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.

Using butcher paper, ink and charcoal, your child will explore ancient motifs such as buffalo, bison and hunters by creating her very own cave painting.

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

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

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

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

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.