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

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

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.

Celebrate Ramadan by recreating a scene depicting the inside of a mosque. Your kid will marvel at the beautiful stained glass effect of the finished project.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

Host a royal party full of "please and thank you" - even the queen would approve. Have a ball while your kids practice etiquette!

Puppets can help preschoolers practice communication and conflict resolution.

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

Practice counting to100 independently with this American flag craft project! 

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

Want to help your child learn more about his community while boosting creativity? Set up a post office play station right in your very own home!