Middle School Activities http://www.education.com/activity/middle-school/ Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:14:01 -0700 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en 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 Make an Embellished Tote Bag! http://www.education.com/activity/article/embellished-tote-bag/

This handy tote can easily be made using a cheap bag from the dollar store as its structure. Turn your child into the Chief Creative Officer of Bag Décor as she embellishes it creatively using her own ingenuity!

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35827 Host a New Year's Party for Tweens http://www.education.com/activity/article/host-year-party-tweens/

It can be hard to find activities that both tweens and their parents approve of, so why not have your daughter ring in the New Year at home with a few good friends. With friendship bracelets, facials, fortunes, and fondue, this slumber party will be a great kick-off to 2010.

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35865 Write an Edward Hopper-Inspired Story http://www.education.com/activity/article/write-edward-hopperinspired-story/

Edward Hopper, a famous American realist painter, depicted scenes of American everyday life. These paintings provide a great opportunity for your child to engage in storytelling as he narrates the scenes.

]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35437 Produce a Backyard Seurat http://www.education.com/activity/article/seurat-backyard/

Channel one of the masters, Georges-Pierre Seurat, by showing your child how to replicate his pointillism painting technique. Rather than mixing paints together, your child will draw closely spaced dots with marker to achieve a blended effect.

]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35438 Explore Memory Pathways http://www.education.com/activity/article/memory-pathways/

Improve your child's memory, focus, and concentration with this brain-twisting, thought-provoking memory game. Difficult and stimulating, it's sure to put your child's mental powers to the test.

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