Help your child construct and author a "sempuyo," a traditional Japanese book with accordion-style pages; she will develop her writing and fine motor skills.

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".

Draw your own beautiful mandala with this easy technique that ensures symmetrical results every time!

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

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.

Help your kid keep track of all the developments that led to the American Revolution, by portraying the steps visually and literally!

Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.

Introduce your fifth grader (and friends) to a unique Jewish tradition by paying homage to the Maccabiah games by engaging them in their own makeshift games!

Create a compass rose from sidewalk chalk in this summer geography project!

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.

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.

Every year at the Passover Seder, the Ten Plagues are mentioned as part of the ritual. Have your kid draw the plagues to help him remember their importance.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Ignite your child's creativity by having them design their own clay version of an alebrije, a traditional fanciful creature like the ones made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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!

Explore geometry, patterns, and history by creating pretty decorative Islamic tile art.

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

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

Help your kids put together a travel journal for your family's next vacation to get them reading, writing, and thinking about what's happening on the trip.

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

This science fair project idea explores whether people have an innate feel for the passing of time from a few seconds to 20 minutes.