Engage Your 5th Grade Traveler!
You've been talking about this vacation for years. You've saved the money and hoarded your days off from work. Your fifth grader is even, finally, old enough to savor the sights. It's a dream! There's just one teeny problem: it's about five hundred miles in the car, each way.
Self-Portrait Project
Modigliani created portraits of people around him in his unique figurative style. Your child can create a portrait in the style of Modigliani with the help of oil pastels!
Reward Good Behavior with a Crown
Reward good behavior with a glamorous homemade crown and your child will start behaving like an angel all the time... well, almost!
Papel Picado
Discover a beautiful tradition of Mexican art called "papel picado", or "perforated paper". Cut lovely designs from tissue paper to make this colorful decoration.
Celebrate 100 Days of School with a Centennial Time Line
Commemorate the 100th Day of School with your child by examining events of the past, present, and future.
Make an Ancient Treasure Map
Turn your child's learning about ancient civilizations into a swashbuckling adventure by having her make an ancient treasure map!
Let Your Kids Campaign!
Kids are acutely aware of what's "fair" and what's not. Here's a quirky way to teach your first grader the importance of voting, by bringing it down to her level.
Revive French Surrealism: Play Exquisite Corpse!
Play Exquisite Corpse with your high schooler to give her a taste of French Surrealism while working collaboratively to create unique and funky pieces of art!
Indian Painting: Art In Nature
Explore the beautiful art and culture of India with this fun and creative project. Your child will expand her artistic and cultural horizons and create a stunning work of art in the process.
Make Your Own Menorah
Hanukkah menorahs come in all sizes and shapes, but when it comes to kids' celebrations, the best is always handmade. Here's how to help your preschooler make a simple menorah!
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