Invite your child to create a lovely windmill using the ancient art of origami.

Help your kid create a patriotic red, white, and blue flag banner! On each flag have him write a different word that describes our veterans or fallen soldiers.

Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.

Help your child learn more about the military by having him create a portrait of a soldier and write a short summary about why that soldier is important.

Have your kid create his own service ribbons and then write a fictional story about someone in the military who was awarded the service ribbons.

Celebrate Veterans Day or Memorial Day by creating some patriotic paper star charms to honor those who have served in the military.

Help your child observe Veterans Day by having him create a paper chain American flag; it's a fun and crafty way to show your patriotism.

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.

This Veterans Day, teach your kid about Remembrance Day and create a wreath of red poppies to honor the brave soldiers who died serving their countries.

Children read a famous letter from the American Civil War, then write a response, in this thoughtful history activity.