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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Expand your child's geographic awareness with these fun and easy map lessons.

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

Practice early social studies skills and get your child excited about the new school year with this fun activity.

This recipe provides a quicker, easier, and slightly healthier way to prepare this classic Louisiana Creole dish.

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

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

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.

Make sunomono, a simple Japanese cucumber vinegar salad, and kid-friendly chopsticks in this fun kindergarten activity.

Make a photo book to provide a reassuring guide for your child's first days and weeks of school.

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.

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

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!

Add a little island flavor to your next lazy afternoon with a Hawaiian arts and craft project!

Can you fool your eyes and your brain with an optical illusion? The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate various kinds of optical illusions.

Learn how to count in Spanish. Your child will practice her numbers and build her reading skills while learning a bit about Latino culture along the way.

Kick off the spookiest time of the year with an art project inspired by the ancient Egyptian process of mummification.

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

Use the appeal of the common road sign to your advantage by creating a game with hidden learning opportunities.

Summer is a good time to teach children about other kinds of community helpers, such as lifeguards, forest rangers, and librarians. This activity is a fun way to get them introduced!

Introduce your first grader to our country's most famous leaders with an artsy info board full of facts, patriotic colors and coins!

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started: