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".

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

Honor the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by interviewing someone in your community who lived it.

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.

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.

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

Have you ever taken a bag of snacks with you on a road trip? If you lived in the 19th century, you might have taken hardtack instead.

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

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.

Use Martin Luther King, Jr's historical "I Have a Dream Speech" to inspire your child to write down her own dreams.

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

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

Celebrate the spirit of Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech with this meaningful and educational art project.

Children take inspiration from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to write their own blog listicle on a topic of their choosing.

What are the rules of your home? Help your fifth grader draft a Family Constitution and even give it an aged look using soaked tea bags.

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

Make an elegant Mother's Day card to celebrate the love and work in raising kids.