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Your second grader can honor two renowned U.S. Presidents--Abraham Lincoln and George Washington--by crafting larger-than-life pennies and quarters!

Make a photo book to provide a reassuring guide for your child's first days and weeks of school.

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started:

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

Teach your child about Chinese New Year by creating a dragon float inspired by the brilliant traditional ones seen in Chinese new year parades.

This science fair project idea explores whether color affects a person's emotional state.

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.

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

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".

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

This simple art project will help your child think of nice words to say that come from the heart.

Enjoy the fragrant scents of the holiday season with this pomander activity. A perfect arts and crafts project for preschool or kindergarten age children.

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

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.

Make a Korean paper fan! This activity is a great way to help your child explore different cultures while she builds her fine motor and arts and crafts skills.

Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.

This recipe provides a quicker, easier, and slightly healthier way to prepare this classic Louisiana Creole dish.

In this activity, your child will make her own book of Swahili numbers filled with pictures of animals found throughout Africa.

Give your second-grader insight into the Huichol culture of Mexico with this arts and craft activity by creating an ojo de Dios (eye of God), or yarn weaving.

During your next craft time, strike up the band with this homemade Chinese instrument.

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.

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

Honor our 16th president by having your kid assemble his famous stovepipe hat! This Abe Lincoln hat craft is the perfect way to celebrate Presidents Day.

Chinese New Year is a time when many different luck-bringing rituals are performed. In this activity your child will create a lucky trinket.

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

Make sunomono, a simple Japanese cucumber vinegar salad, and kid-friendly chopsticks in this fun kindergarten activity.

Practice math and social studies skills with this fun game based on the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.

Try this recipe with your child and explore Ethiopia through one of its dietary staples: injera, or flat bread!