Middle School Activities http://www.education.com/activity/middle-school/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:59:44 -0700 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en Write a Charles Dickens Inspired Story! http://www.education.com/activity/article/write-christmas-carol-inspired-story/

This creative writing activity will get your child in the holiday spirit, while also helping him to reflect on the past and think about the future. Additionally, he will receive a boost in his ability to write creatively and practice his penmanship.

]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36440 Write Your Own O. Henry Christmas Story http://www.education.com/activity/article/write-henry-christmas-story/

âThe Gift of the Magiâ is a tale about a man and wife living in poverty, yet still willing to sacrifice everything for each otherâs happiness. As your child writes his own version, he will reflect on issues of self-image, sacrifice, love, and family.

]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36419 Make Your Own Snowy Gift Tags http://www.education.com/activity/article/snowy-gift-tags/

In this activity, you can spend time with your child while creating your own gift tags. All you need is some colorful paper, ribbon, glue and a hole punch.

]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36438 Make Reusable Christmas Gift Bags http://www.education.com/activity/article/reusable-christmas-bags/

You and your child can create eco-friendly bags to wrap your Christmas gifts in!

]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36467 Double Raspberry Sour Cream Rugelach http://www.education.com/activity/article/raspberry-rugelach/

You could fill this versatile, rich rugelach dough with just about anything! Great for Yom Kippur and Hanukkah.

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36188 Montreal Bagels http://www.education.com/activity/article/montreal-bagel/

You can wait to visit Montreal, or try this absolutely authentic, good-enough-to-open-a-Montreal-bagel-franchise bagel recipe.

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36203 Picture Yourself a Better Writer! http://www.education.com/activity/article/picture-writer/

How do you write an essay without using words? Make a photo essay! This fun photography activity makes writing come to life by turning words into pictures. This activity is perfect for your middle school child who has trouble understanding parts of a story or thinks that writing can be boring.

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35431 Go on a Self-Portrait Treasure Hunt http://www.education.com/activity/article/portrait-treasure-hunt/

Give your child a chance to reflect on her identity and values in this fun photography activity! By creating a self-portrait album, your child will understand more about herself while making something she can be proud of and keep forever.

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35432 Cook Ozoni (Japanese Rice Cake) Soup to Celebrate Japanese New Year http://www.education.com/activity/article/cook-ozoni-japanese-rice-cake/

In Japan, ozoni is one of the main dishes eaten on New Yearâs Day. Here's how to make this delicious traditional dish with your child.

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35940 Give a Holiday Toast with Wassail http://www.education.com/activity/article/give-holiday-toast-wassail/

Your child will enjoy concocting this sweet, tangy, spiced cider while testing his knowledge of measurements.

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