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

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

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

Help your child create her own version of a Moroccan lantern to give her room an Arabian nights feel!

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

Make an initiation shield like the ones from the Kikuyu tribe in Africa for an art project.

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!

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

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.

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

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

Write to a deployed soldier to help your child practice reading, writing, and get a better understanding of what it means to serve our country.

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:

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

Whether you're teaching your kid about this important cultural art form or simply looking for a fun project, sandpainting is a fun activity you'll both enjoy.

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

Diwali is a holiday celebrated in many Asian Pacific countries the world over. Make this delicious Indian treat with your child to celebrate the holiday.