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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.

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.

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:

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.

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

Sometimes a sandwich is just ho hum boring. Help your kid make lunch fun by threading her favorite ingredients on a skewer for a quick and easy sandwich kabob.

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

Show your patriotism on the next great American holiday by making a shooting star spangled banner that's reminiscent of the American flag.

Make this star-spangled greeting for the door to make all your guests feel welcome for the next patriotic holiday.

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.

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

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