Be a Roving Reporter!
Snapping photos, filming videos, and writing blogs-- predominantly visual activities -- are the most common ways to share experiences, while iPods help kids, and parents, tune people out. Why not help your teen use the gadget to connect with others?
Bake Civil War Hardtack
Have you ever taken a bag of snacks with you on a road trip? If you lived in the 19th century, you might have taken hardtack instead.
Craft a Japanese Scroll
Jump into Japanese culture with your child by making your own Japanese-style calligraphy scroll. Try your hand at painting kanji on paper just like artists and Zen masters of old!
Make a Koi Windsock
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.
Make a Garland of Flags!
Expand your child's knowledge of the world while playing with colors and shapes.
Carve a Cuneiform Cylinder Seal
Travel to ancient Mesopotamia with your kids by carving your own unique cuneiform cylinder seals.
Paper Patchwork Placemats
When you're preparing big holiday meals, it's always wonderful to involve your kids in any way you can. Here's a placemat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of quiltmaking.
Create a Texture Map
Your child can create an interactive map of his neighborhood focusing on the different textures he finds!
Make Popsicle Puppets...and Practice Communication
How many times a day do you say "Use your words, not your hands" to your young children? Probably more than you'd like to count! Preschoolers need to learn about conflict resolution. And puppets can help!
Make a Native American Sandpainting
Whether you're teaching your children about the Native peoples of the American Southwest or simply looking for a fun project, sandpainting is the perfect activity for you and your child to enjoy together.
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