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

Kids can jazz up their checker sets by transforming boring round checker pieces into baby chicks and eggs in this 1st grade arts and crafts activity.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

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

This recycled craft makes a great addition to the dress-up box and is a two-in-one activity and party favor for princess-themed birthday parties.

In this Halloween-themed activity, young learners will find out what happens when they mix two household items together to create a surprising chemical reaction.

Roasting pumpkin seeds makes for a great Halloween activity, and a healthy snack!

This lucky cake makes the perfect hideout for leprechaun treasure.

Little kids love this messy but fun Easter party game: bob for chocolate Easter eggs in a giant blob of whipped cream. The first one to find all her eggs wins!

Kids can make a cute fluffy bunny for Easter using a tin can and cotton balls in this creative first grade arts and crafts activity.

Spice up your first grader's spelling practice this Presidents Day by playing the Abraham Lincoln Penny Spelling game!

This DIY menorah will make a beautiful addition to your Hanukkah celebrations. Make a DIY menorah with your child this winter.

Learn how to make fairy wings with these easy instructions. See how to make fairy wings for Halloween or dress-up time.

In this activity, kids use sponges to make textured stamps for homemade, artistic Valentine's Day cards.

Thanksgiving placemats are a great craft for your kid, and a beautiful addition to the dinner table. Make Thanksgiving placemats with your kid for the holiday.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year by creating mosaic shamrock art with your child.

Teach a lesson in the math and art with the concept of symmetry, while making a delightful cut-paper shadow pumpkin for Halloween!

Celebrate Easter brunch with these flaky, delicious, and--yes--healthy whole wheat "bunny biscuits."

Here's a pumpkin nut bread recipe that makes for a wonderful project on a crisp autumn afternoon.

Use this snowman ornament to invite Frosty the Snowman into your house this holiday season. Make an adorable snowman ornament with your child this winter.

Turn snack time into a healthy ho-ho-holiday activity! Make a face that looks like a cartoon Santa using fruits. It will be a fun activity that will get your family in the holiday spirit, and spice up your snack time with healthy treats.

Dog valentine cards are perfect for the pet lover in your life. Make a dog valentine card with your child this February.

Counting syllables can be tough. Help your kid get some practice on Valentine's Day with this simple game.

Create striking pieces of art using handmade heart stencils in this hands-on Valentine's Day arts and crafts activity!

Salute your "#1 Dad" with this creative pop-up card!

This uniquely cute Easter bunny craft will give your child practice tracing their handprint while repurposing a paper plate as the base for their bunny.

Your first grader will enjoy creating his own leprechaun from a recycled toilet paper tube.

Any St. Patrick's Day celebration is sure to involve mischief, treats, and a whole lot of green. This leprechaun game will add a little learning to the mix.

This witches' brew recipe for kids is a cool mix of lemonade, tapioca pearl "eggs," and gummy worms. Try this witches' brew recipe for kids this Halloween.

Delicious nachos are easy and fun to make any day of the week. Here's how to master this easy nacho recipe.