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

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

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.

An ancient form of writing gets new life in an activity designed to help your child read understand what life was like for early Native Americans.

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

This November, it's elephant versus donkey! Does your third grader understand the meaning behind the animals political parties choose to represent them?

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

This writing activity will promote dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on African-Americans throughout history with your child.

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.

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

Has your child ever told you he wants to travel the world and meet new people? Why not keep track of his future travel plans with some fun footprint art.

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

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

This is a healthy dish that'll bring color to any meal but simple enough that kids of all ages can take the lead in making this delicious Korean dish.

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

Encourage a spirit of giving and sharing with this meaningful tzedakah box craft project. 

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

In this activity, kids learn a little about Japanese culture by making their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish.

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

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

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

Teach an important and often comical historical lesson with a prediction game that teaches youngsters about the fallibility of word-of-mouth talk.

Your child will create their very own traditional Indian Toran wall hanging using construction paper, yarn and paint.

This Haggadah scroll activity is great for getting kids to practice handwriting, but it will also get them thinking about the meaning behind Passover.

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

Teach your child Morse code, and a little bit of history that she'll pick up in a flash!

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

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.

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

Make ancient Egypt come alive by showing kids how to make their own mini sarcophagus out of a shoe box.