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

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

An ancient form of writing gets new life in an activity designed to help your child read understand what life was like for early Native Americans.

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

This Kool-Aid tie-dye activity is a kid-friendly craft that never gets old. Learn how to make tie-dye shirts using assorted Kool-Aid flavors here.

Explore geometric shapes and pattern as your child makes her very own Hawaiian kapa cloth.

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

Learn about the Bill of Rights this Presidents Day by playing a Pictionary-inspired drawing game. Players draw a right as others try to guess what it is.

Kids put their geography knowledge to the test in this balloon volley game inspired by the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go".

Encourage a spirit of giving and sharing with this meaningful tzedakah box craft project. 

Get your creative kid into tasseography! The ancient art of reading tea leaves gets a modern update in this simplified version for youthful fortune tellers!

Check out this sweet recipe idea perfect for celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

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

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

This activity with add some fun and education to long car trips. Perfect for family vacations!

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.

This science fair project idea explores whether there is a connection to the color a person wears and the way their emotional state is perceived by others.

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.

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

Fish for headlines! This fun and exciting social studies activity is a great way to get your fifth grader reading and understanding newspaper articles.

Your first or second grader will delight in creating multi-colored confetti egg smashers, traditional in Mexico, called cascarones!

Write to a deployed soldier to help your child practice reading, writing, and get a better understanding of what it means to serve our country.

Celebrate the holidays by making farolitos, paper lanterns with elaborate designs and historical roots.

Welcome the holiday season by making your own paper lantern. Learn about traditional light festivals from the United States with this fun, easy activity.

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

Light up the sky with this lotus lantern, a perfect way to explore Buddha Day.

Have your kid imagine that she is a TV personality who has been assigned to cover the Olympics.

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

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

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.