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

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.

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

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.