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

Do lefties just write different or are their brains different? This science project has students explore what it means to be left handed.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

Spark your child's interest in current events by encouraging them to write a letter to the U.S. president.

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.

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens. Have your kid make his own quill pen and put his penmanship to the test!

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

What are the benefits of good posture? Kids will learn about the cognitive effects of good posture through conducting and observing a controlled experiment.

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

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.

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 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.

Let your child find her place among the politicians, the flyers, the debates and the countless television ads with a slogan and poster of her very own.

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!

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

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

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.

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

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

In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.

Help your fifth grader create an art card that celebrates the enduring values of Passover.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

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

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

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.

Show your kid how to put a new spin on an old classic with this fun party game.

In this project, a mnemonic is used to test how it increases memory.

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