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

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

During your next craft time, strike up the band with this homemade Chinese instrument.

Teach your child Morse code, and a little bit of history that she'll pick up in a flash!

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!

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.

Want to help your child learn more about his community while boosting creativity? Set up a post office play station right in your very own home!

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.

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".

Make ancient Egypt come alive by showing kids how to make their own mini sarcophagus out of a shoe box.

This family project is a fun way to teach your child about her heritage and practice her geography.

This Labor Day, encourage your child to learn more about the different tools and supplies found in a doctor's bag by having her create one of her own!

In this activity you and your child will learn about the African Americans that changed history in a fun quiz format.

This project, focused on the burial practices of ancient Egyptians, is a great addition to a social studies curriculum.

Your child will learn a whole alphabet of different jobs while they complete this brain-teaser chart just in time to celebrate Labor Day!

What better way to remember the achievements of past U.S. Presidents than with a game of memory!

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

Celebrate African heritage by making an African flag banner. This fun, culturally-inspired art project is perfect for Black History Month.

Diwali is a holiday celebrated in many Asian Pacific countries the world over. Make this delicious Indian treat with your child to celebrate the holiday.

Your second grader can honor two renowned U.S. Presidents--Abraham Lincoln and George Washington--by crafting larger-than-life pennies and quarters!

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

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

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.

Celebrate Hanukkah the old-fashioned way with an oil lantern. This craft is a perfect opportunity to teach your child the history of this special holiday.

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.

Celebrate Chinese New Year by teaching your child how to use chopsticks! She'll build her math and fine motor skills as she does this activity.

Explore history and prepare for backyard battle with this samurai helmet craft.

Sometimes a sandwich is just ho hum boring. Help your kid make lunch fun by threading her favorite ingredients on a skewer for a quick and easy sandwich kabob.

Show your patriotism on the next great American holiday by making a shooting star spangled banner that's reminiscent of the American flag.

This easy craft project boosts counting and fine motor skills, and will help kids learn about Jewish culture.