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

Ancient tribes believed that these dolls kept worries away at night. Your 1st grader can make his own and learn about history, culture, and art in this activity

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

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

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Here's a great activity to help learners satisfy their snow play cravings in a cozy indoor setting!

Help kids tap into their inner inventor by teaching them how to make peanut butter through trial, error, and lots of taste testing!

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.

The Egg in a Basket, a traditional British breakfast component, is a simple snack that kids and parents can cook together!

Help your child create his own pinata in this fun and easy activity. Use paper mache and fingerpaint for a party pinata everyone will love.

Craft a patriotic placemat from red, white, and blue construction paper in this festive craft project!

Help your child discover the difference between his wants and needs using this poster.

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

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.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.