Invite children to create a Fourth of July centerpiece with this simple craft activity!

Here's a simple activity to reinforce your fourth grader's study of her home state and help her make a pretty keepsake.

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.

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

Next time you're headed out on the road with your fourth grader, try this alphabet-geography game that the whole family can play.

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

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

This Kool-Aid tie-dye activity is a kid-friendly craft that never gets old. Learn how to make tie-dye shirts using assorted Kool-Aid flavors here.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

Kids put their geography knowledge to the test in this balloon volley game inspired by the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go".

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

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

Play food isn't just for preschoolers! Help your child create a fun Passover craft that doubles as tea-party play food for younger siblings.

This project, focused on the burial practices of ancient Egyptians, is a great addition to a social studies curriculum.

Challenge your fourth grader to try to recreate the geography of her state using just flour, salt, and water.

Bring historical figures alive with this fun family activity! Your child will plan a founding fathers feast by researching historical figures.

Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.

Few architectural features are as recognizable as the Russian onion dome. In this project, your kid will recreate the striking beauty of this roof-top marvel.

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

Help your child construct and author a "sempuyo," a traditional Japanese book with accordion-style pages; she will develop her writing and fine motor skills.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

Jump into Japanese culture with your child by making your own calligraphy scroll. Try your hand at painting kanji on paper just like Zen masters of old!

Send your child on an online hunt where he will practice working with search engines and use his reading comprehension skills to find specific information.

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

Help your kids map the "global footprint" of your family's grocery cart by investigating how far your food travels before landing on your dinner table.

Making a freedom kite is a great way to show appreciation on Memorial Day or July 4th, and enjoy the summer sunshine with family.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

Learn about the architecture of Asia by building your very own model of a pagoda!

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.

Mix up a batch of molasses cookies, and you'll have a delicious chance to teach your child some math and social studies in the process!