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".

Get started on an ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos with this easy edible sugar skull project.

This November, it's elephant versus donkey! Does your third grader understand the meaning behind the animals political parties choose to represent them?

Teach your child about Chinese New Year by creating a dragon float inspired by the brilliant traditional ones seen in Chinese new year parades.

Your child will create their very own traditional Indian Toran wall hanging using construction paper, yarn and paint.

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

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

This Haggadah scroll activity is great for getting kids to practice handwriting, but it will also get them thinking about the meaning behind Passover.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

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

In this activity, your child will learn how to make a drop spindle with a handy vegetable.

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

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.

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

In this fun project, use a memory game to test various age groups and determine whether aging directly affects short-term memory loss.

Washi Ningyo, otherwise known as Japanese paper dolls, make fantastic bookmarks! Encourage your child to read more with this delightful, origami-inspired doll.

Making a freedom kite is a great way to show appreciation on Memorial Day or July 4th, and enjoy the summer sunshine with family.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Teach kids about a fun way they can remember this more efficiently- the power of mnemonics. Kids will be amazed.

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

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

On Martin Luther King Day, help your third grader create an original "scratch art" card to thank a person who has made a difference in his life.

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

Whether your child is celebrating a great American holiday or simply feeling patriotic, this american flag craft is sure to please your little artist.

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

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.

With this activity, you'll create a family treasure...and reinforce social studies basics while you're at it!

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

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.

Travel to ancient Mesopotamia with your kids by carving your own unique cuneiform cylinder seals.