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

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

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

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.

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.

Welcome the holiday season by making your own paper lantern. Learn about traditional light festivals from the United States with this fun, easy activity.

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

Learn more about the fascinating folk art of Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs with this easy craft.

Learn about sound physics and do a survey experiment to explore the difference between sound and noise in this science project.

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

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

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?

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.

On Martin Luther King Day, help your third grader create an original "scratch art" card to thank a person who has made a difference in his life.

Whether your child is celebrating a great American holiday or simply feeling patriotic, this american flag craft is sure to please your little artist.

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

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.

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

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.

This family project is a fun way to teach your child about her heritage and practice her geography.