Calaveras means "skulls" in Spanish, and in Mexico, skulls are brightly decorated to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.

Help your child measure breezy weather in her environment by making a wind vane for kids, a simple version of the classic scientific measurement tool.

Let your young adventurer go bug hunting in the great outdoors with their very own bug net!

Your first grader will delight in making a cookie version of homemade gelt--the gold coin chocolates that are often given as gifts or prizes during Hanukkah.

Design a colorful leprechaun trap—and make some memories—with this fun St. Patrick's Day craft project!

Gather the neighborhood children together and practice graphing with this backyard tournament!

Arrange a cluster of glittering pumpkins on your dining table or use them as individual place cards to add a little sparkle to your next fall party.

Challenge your first grader to wordsmith her way to victory with this puzzle! Who can find the most words in the letters of "Saint Patrick's Day"?

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!

Thiscuddly stuffed animal is made from just a few materials, including your recycled stockings.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

Every day can be Chinese New Year with a dancing dragon that your child can make at home.

Help your child with his decoding and early reading skills in this fun game where you follow a spider web to find your treasure!

Help your learner develop her fine motor and communication skills with this fun and festive fall activity.

Transform a single sheet of card stock into a double-sided painting of opposites: on one side, a bright daytime landscape, on the other, a dusky evening scene.

Here's a first grade arts and crafts activity: make pop-up puppets using a plastic cup, wooden dowel, and fabric. Put on a show once you're done!

Have your child create a little leprechaun to celebrate the season and create a little mischief.

Bring the rich history of Thanksgiving to life with a quirky and sweet paper plate craft.

Help your second grader embrace his "green" side by recycling empty citrus peels into fruity ice cream bowls!

Got a whistful wisher on your hands? Help her make her very own magic wand! The result is a creative craft that's great for pretend play.

All you and your kid need for this entertaining game are some conversation hearts, a candy that's practically synonymous with Valentine's Day!

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

Invite your kid to create her own hanging dove images--a symbol of peace and unity--in honor of Black History Month.

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

A hands-on guessing game that teaches kids to recognize different coins. First graders will learn their money and their math at the same time!

Could your child’s room use a little bit more firecracker sparkle? Add an explosion of glow-in-the-dark color with this spectacular mason jar craft.

Let your imaginative kid pretend she's a mermaid as she dives into her food with some charming kelp utensils!

Your first grader can create this cute heart puzzle with craft sticks and watercolor paints to challenge her friends!

From wizards to fairy godmothers, a magic wand is an essential element to any magical tale. Help your child make one of her own with simple craft supplies.

Blend homework time with playtime by introducing a cast of colorful characters to the top of your child's pens and pencils.