Civil War soldiers didn't take their wives with them to the battlefield, but they took along a piece of home: little sewing kits called "housewives".

Test your learner's knowledge of Barack Obama by challenging your child to complete a crossword puzzle about the President after reading a short biography.

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

This Labor Day, encourage your child to learn more about the different tools and supplies found in a doctor's bag by having her create one of her own!

Introduce your first grader to our country's most famous leaders with an artsy info board full of facts, patriotic colors and coins!

Check out this sweet recipe idea perfect for celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

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

Your child is sure to find this colorful pink, green and white salad simply irresistible. For an added challenge, give your youngster a pair of chopsticks!

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Build a decorated box and fill it with research that can help you get to your dream location someday!

Using butcher paper, ink and charcoal, your child will explore ancient motifs such as buffalo, bison and hunters by creating her very own cave painting.

Have your kid imagine that she is a TV personality who has been assigned to cover the Olympics.

Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.

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.

Encourage your child to make a Chinese scroll painting as part of his world history or art studies, or just to pass the time on a weekend.

This is a healthy dish that'll bring color to any meal but simple enough that kids of all ages can take the lead in making this delicious Korean dish.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

Learn about the beautiful Indian art of Madhubani painting with this fun and creative project.

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

This science fair project idea explores whether people have an innate feel for the passing of time from a few seconds to 20 minutes.

Welcome the holiday season by making your own paper lantern. Learn about traditional light festivals from the United States with this fun, easy activity.

Help your kid keep track of all the developments that led to the American Revolution, by portraying the steps visually and literally!

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

Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Do this fun writing activity with your child to honor Black History Month.

Follow this Colonial recipe for candied rose petals, and share the sweets with friends, family or classmates.

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.

Horse chestnuts are inedible, but British children found a fun use for them around the 1840s by turning them into a game called Conkers.

What are the benefits of good posture? Kids will learn about the cognitive effects of good posture through conducting and observing a controlled experiment.

In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.