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With this activity, kids make their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish using a 2-liter soda bottle and some bright paint.
Koi Windsock
World Cultures
Third Grade
The Declaration of Independence set forth inspiring ideals of liberty. If your teen had the chance today, would she sign the Declaration?
The Declaration of Independence: Would You Sign It?
US History
High School
To pay tribute to the ancient Mexican art of mosaics, your child can craft a colorful mosaic using old magazines, a paper plate and lots of imagination.
Make an Aztec Inspired Mosaic Plate
World Cultures
Fifth Grade
Make a Korean paper fan! This activity is a great way to help your child explore different cultures while she builds her fine motor and arts and crafts skills.
Korean Paper Fans
Community & Cultures
Second Grade
Celebrate Irish history and culture this St. Patrick's Day by making a miniature version of the Blarney Stone!
Decorate a Blarney Stone Paperweight
Community & Cultures
Kindergarten
Make a photo book to provide a reassuring guide for your child's first days and weeks of school.
Make a "First Day" Photo Book
Social Skills
Preschool
Dive into U.S. colonial history by making a simple bottle gourd water cooler, crafted by colonists of Roanoke Island in the 16th century.
Craft a Colonial Water Cooler
US History
Middle School
Here's a St. Patrick's Day card your child can make, write, and give. Great learning and lots of fun--a 'lucky' combination for a lucky holiday!
St. Patrick's Day Cards
Holidays
Second Grade
It's always fun to recycle household items into something great. Here's a quick and easy way to turn a used juice box into a police radio for hours of play!
Juice Box Police Radio
Community & Cultures
First Grade
This slightly tweaked version of 'Hide and Go Seek' hones listening: a key skill for kindergarten.
Hopped Up Hide and Seek
Social Skills
Preschool
Teach your child about the art of ancient Australia by creating your own handprint art just like Aboriginal artists did thousands of years ago.
Create Aboriginal Handprint Art
Community & Cultures
Second Grade
Choose a destination and 'race' your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.
Exercise Across America
Geography
Second Grade
Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.
Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
World History
Middle School
Bring history to life by helping your child create her own cartouche like the Egyptians did thousands of years ago.
Draw Your Own Cartouche: Personalized Hieroglyphics
World History
Middle School
Want to help your preschooler with a creative play station that's loads of fun? Set up a post office in your home!
Create a Post Office Play Station
Community & Cultures
Social Skills

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