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

Here are three activities you can do at home and around town to bring algebra into your daily lives.

Here's a fun activity to show your child how to use prefixes and root words to "root out" the meaning of a word!

Looking for way to help Japan? Start by making paper cranes! Learn how you and your child can show your support for Japan through the art of origami.

Show your child how to paint in true Georgia O'Keeffe style. He'll enjoy painting art inspired by a master, and boost his math skills, too.

Give your fourth grader a head start in poetry with a simile writing activity that guides him in crafting a cute poem about the beloved family pet.

Learn about how to write a couplet poem in this easy introduction to the classic poetry style.

Baked rather than fried, these sweet potato fries are a healthier alternative to classic French fries.

Invite your kid to decorate your family's ordinary coffee mugs with brightly colored beaded rings!

Save money by having your tween rock these homemade jeggings, a good craft for a lazy afternoon.

Big hoop earrings are popular and itâs no wonder why; they are light, airy and tons of fun! Help your child make a pair of hoop earrings that is all her own.

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.

Sweet on someone this Valentine’s Day? Making jewelry with gumball beads is a fun Valentine's Day craft and a great gift that shows someone you care!

Celebrate Kwanzaa with your fourth grader, or introduce them to a new cultural practice, by showing them how to weave a Kwanzaa mat out of an ordinary paper bag!

As Mother's Day approaches, everyone's grateful! Let your third grader assemble this special book with words from the whole family.

Children take inspiration from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to write their own blog listicle on a topic of their choosing.

Encourage your child to take ownership of a plant by creating a care plan and following it over the course of a couple of weeks.

Your fifth grader will have a blast sewing this plush neck pillow--and he'll sure be glad to have it on long car or airplane trips!

Your child can create a cute basket out of felt to collect her Valentine's Day treats in or give as a gift!

With a clear bottle and a few plastic straws, you can easily make a hummingbird feeder and demonstrate the effects of atmospheric pressure at the same time!

Check out this game that provides an enjoyable way of demonstrating how recorded results can be expressed in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Here's a cheat sheet to help break down words in order to find their meaning.

This zombie cake will give your Halloween enthusiast an excuse to lurch and limp around the kitchen. Share this zombie cake with friends and the undead.

Use muffin tins to create a simple, affordable and fun game to help your child practice their vocabulary!

Create a compass rose from sidewalk chalk in this summer geography project!

Introduce your fifth grader to the irresistible fun of string art with this letter project!

This activity will help your child tackle those tricky fraction word problems by way of a hands-on method.

Does your young writer need more details to beef up her writing? Why not make it fun by mixing in some creative artwork, and take her writing to the next level.

Your child can turn cookie dough into a big pile of colorful painted fall leaves ready for eating!

Show your fifth grader how to make this fun vinyl robot to spruce up her walls. Itâs quick to construct and easy to remove or transfer from wall to wall.