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Inspired by Japanese woodcuts, this make your own stamps project will be a big hit with your fifth grade or middle school child.

Here's a fun activity that will give your child a way to develop his sentences, making them more detailed and interesting.

Host a dog wash to raise money for yourself, for charity, or just for fun!

Dive into U.S. colonial history by making a simple bottle gourd water cooler, crafted by colonists of Roanoke Island in the 16th century.

Try hammering some plants with your kids to teach them a valuable lesson in flower science while making beautiful artwork in the process!

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

This beginner's sewing craft turns ordinary gloves into fancy fur fashion statements!

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

Help your fourth grade scientist practice measurement, and make a scrumptious, healthy summer cheesecake in the process!

Make sourdough bread...and learn some colonial history and modern science in the process!

Honor the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by interviewing someone in your community who lived it.

There's no better way to show mom you love her than with the tried and true breakfast in bed routine. Make whole wheat waffles along with a vase just for mom.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Use Martin Luther King, Jr's historical "I Have a Dream Speech" to inspire your child to write down her own dreams.

Plan a family dinner based on the "Little House" books, and encourage reading in the household!

Here's an activity to teach your fourth grader how to reflect on her past year and set specific, attainable goals to reach in the New Year.

Introduce your fifth grader (and friends) to a unique Jewish tradition by paying homage to the Maccabiah games by engaging them in their own makeshift games!