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

Explore geometry, patterns, and history by creating pretty decorative Islamic tile art.

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

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

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

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

Make an initiation shield like the ones from the Kikuyu tribe in Africa for an art 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.

Ignite your child's creativity by having them design their own clay version of an alebrije, a traditional fanciful creature like the ones made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace that's not only stylish, but also tells a story.

Help your child to make a beautiful Africa mask to help her reinforce important spatial and compositional skills.

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.

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.

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".

In honor of Black History Month, this activity encourages your child to focus on African American inventors, and do a little inventing of his own.

Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.

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

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!

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.

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.

Celebrate Black History Month by having your child make her own version of a kente cloth after learning what the different colors on a kente cloth symbolize.

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

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

Learn whether writing things down really makes things easier to remember.

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

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

Create a yarn doll out of a few toothpicks and colorful string with this Guatemalan craft.

This science fair project idea measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.

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.

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