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

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

Your fourth-grader can hone her baking skills with this classic American recipe the whole family will enjoy!

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.

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

Create a beautiful piece of pottery by hand using a few simple ingredients, and learn about the Native American Acoma tribe while doing it!

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

This Fourth of July, play a fun history-inspired math and logic puzzle game for your kids to play!

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

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

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.

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.

April is National Pecan Month! Your child can make a tasty treat and learn more about pecans, which are native to the southern United States!

Your child will be delighted to create a sweet painting in the style of pop artist Wayne Thiebaud!

Learn about Andy Warhol and his famous portraits with your child by creating your own self-portrait in his trademark style.

Eating a healthy breakfast starts the day out right, and your child can make something tasty and nutritious while honing her culinary skills!

Celebrate autumn by making a beautiful pastel art piece with corn as its theme.

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".

Did you know cooking supports your child in learning complex math skills? Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills by whipping up some healthy sweet potatoes for a dinner side dish!

Make a seed bomb and let your junior guerilla gardener spread flowers far and wide.

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

Learn to make homemade ketchup with your child and experiment with spices and flavors!

Show your child how to paint in true Georgia O'Keeffe style. He'll enjoy painting art inspired by a master, and boost his math skills, too.

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

This science fair project idea determines the most effective method of preserving food.

Conduct a mock interview with the President to teach your child about politics, the president and the world she lives in.

Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.

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.

Mix up a batch of molasses cookies, and you'll have a delicious chance to teach your child some math and social studies in the process!