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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!

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

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

With this activity, you'll create a family treasure...and reinforce social studies basics while you're at it!

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.

Help your child make a recycling poster for your household and teach them how to take care of the environment!

Kids are acutely aware of what's "fair" and what's not. Here's a quirky way to teach your first grader the importance of voting and democracy.

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.

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.

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.

Celebrate African heritage by making an African flag banner. This fun, culturally-inspired art project is perfect for Black History Month.

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.

Help your child observe Veterans Day by having him create a paper chain American flag; it's a fun and crafty way to show your patriotism.

This easy craft project boosts counting and fine motor skills, and will help kids learn about Jewish culture.

Make a paper plate puppet that'll help your child imagine what it's like to be in a performance of the dragon dance.

This cultural craft makes a pretty decoration and teaches kids about other cultures.

Celebrate the colors of the American flag with this playful craft project!

Teaching your child some basic words in Spanish is a breeze at home, with this simple and fun activity that doesn't require special educational materials.

Get started on an ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos with this easy edible sugar skull project.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

What could be more fun than doing sidewalk art? How about making your own colored sidewalk chalk!

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Nothing says party like a bright and bursting piÃata! Create your own mini festive centerpiece with paper towel rolls and ribbons.

Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.

Craft like the Colombians did in ancient times and make these line drawings out of twine, rope, or yarn.