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Kids learn how to say 'I love you' in 8 different languages in this unique Valentine's Day arts and crafts activity.
"I Love You" Book
World Cultures
Third Grade
Travel to ancient Mesopotamia with your kids by carving your own unique cuneiform cylinder seals.
Carve a Cuneiform Cylinder Seal
History
Fifth 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
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
Whether you're teaching your children about the Native peoples of the American Southwest or simply looking for a fun project, sandpainting is a great activity.
Make a Native American Sandpainting
Community & Cultures
First Grade
This Thanksgiving, play this math game inspired by the Mayflower. Similar to Mancala, it builds problem-solving skills and teaches math basics.
Play Anchors Away!
US History
Third Grade
Your child will create their very own traditional Indian Toran wall hanging using construction paper, yarn and paint.
Make a Traditional Indian Wall Hanging
World Cultures
Third Grade
Teach your child Morse code, and a little bit of history that she'll pick up in a flash!
Morse Code Messaging
US History
Third Grade
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.
Make an Oil Lantern
History
Third Grade
Practice math and social studies skills with this fun game based on the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
Use Math Coordinates to Find the Lost Redcoat
US History
Fourth Grade
Jump into Japanese culture with your child by making your own calligraphy scroll. Try your hand at painting kanji on paper just like Zen masters of old!
Craft a Japanese Scroll
World Cultures
Fourth Grade
Help your kids map the 'global footprint' of your family's grocery cart by investigating how far your food travels before landing on your dinner table.
Map Your Food
Geography
Fourth 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
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
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

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