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With this activity, you'll create a family treasure...and reinforce social studies basics while you're at it!

Making a freedom kite is a great way to show appreciation on Memorial Day or July 4th, and enjoy the summer sunshine with family.

Batik is a fabric dying technique usually done with hot wax. This flour-and-water method is kid-safe and easy, and it creates beautiful batik designs.

There's no need to hunt down a cactus for this rainstick craft. In fact, you can recycle items you probably already have on hand.

The pottery technique of coiling may be old, but it's probably new to your kid! Make coil pots with your preschooler throw in a little cultural lesson too!

This dreidel ornament makes a sparkling spinning top out of popsicle sticks. Make this dreidel ornament and get ready for Hanukkah.

Give your child an American history lesson as you create a colorful mini totem pole!

Craft a glamorous crown that your preschooler can wear when he demonstrates good behavior!

Here's a fun family activity: have your child make a cameo appearance by creating and drawing on their own silhouettes!

Puppets can help preschoolers practice communication and conflict resolution.

Help your child create his own pinata in this fun and easy activity. Use paper mache and fingerpaint for a party pinata everyone will love.

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

Whether you're teaching your kid about this important cultural art form or simply looking for a fun project, sandpainting is a fun activity you'll both enjoy.

This Kool-Aid tie-dye activity is a kid-friendly craft that never gets old. Learn how to make tie-dye shirts using assorted Kool-Aid flavors here.

This shamrock magnet is the perfect project for St. Patrick's Day. It's simple to make and will fill your refrigerator with Irish spirit!

Make a garland of paper flags representing your child's favorite countries.

Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.

On Martin Luther King Day, help your third grader create an original "scratch art" card to thank a person who has made a difference in his life.

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.

Enhance fourth-grade measurement making skills and social studies learning with this stitching project.

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens. Have your kid make his own quill pen and put his penmanship to the test!

Here's a fun activity that will allow your child to express himself by making a flag of his own design, then writing an accompanying story.

What could be more fun than doing sidewalk art? How about making your own colored sidewalk chalk!