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What are the rules of your home? Help your fifth grader draft a Family Constitution and even give it an aged look using soaked tea bags.
Draft a Family Constitution
US History
Fifth Grade
Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.
Three Kinds of Colonial Cornbread
US History
Fourth Grade
Introduce your second grader to a fun Mexican custom by showing her how to make papel picado, a beautiful creation of cut-out tissue paper.
Papel Picado
Community & Cultures
Second Grade
Help your first grader craft a magnetic menorah that he can safely 'light' himself!
Make a Magnetic Menorah
Holidays
First Grade
Give your aspiring politician a leg-up on the campaign trail with some nifty projects and tips.
Running for Student Council
Civics & Government
Middle School
Turn your child's learning about ancient civilizations into a swashbuckling adventure by having her make an ancient treasure map!
Make Your Own Treasure Map
World History
Middle School
Have some fun--and learn some history while you're at it--with these words and phrases used by our Pilgrim ancestors in the 1620's.
Say "Huzzah" This Thanksgiving!
US History
Third Grade
Make your own architectural masterpiece with supplies from the pantry. Your temple may not be as impressive as the real thing, but it'll be twice as delicious!
Build an Edible Ancient Temple!
World History
Middle School
This cultural craft makes a pretty decoration and teaches kids about other cultures.
Eye in Hand Amulet
Community & Cultures
Second Grade
Perfect for kids in elementary school, this fun teepee place card craft will help your child get in the Thanksgiving mood and practice her fine motor skills.
Make Thanksgiving Teepee Place Cards
History
First Grade
Make the prehistoric monsters of the past seem a bit more real with a craft that brings the chill of the Ice Age to life!
Ice Craft
History
Second Grade
Learn more about the fascinating folk art of Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs with this easy craft.
Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs
Community & Cultures
Geography
Your kindergartener will be delighted to refine his motor and conceptual skills as he creates his own Maccabee shield in honor of the Maccabee revolt.
Make Your Own Maccabee Shield
Holidays
Kindergarten
Let your child find her place among the politicians, the flyers, the debates and the countless television ads with a slogan and poster of her very own.
Make Your Own Campaign Poster
Civics & Government
Fifth Grade
Expand your child's geographic awareness with these fun and easy map lessons.
Cartography for Kids
Community & Cultures
Kindergarten

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