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In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.

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.

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

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

This project, focused on the burial practices of ancient Egyptians, is a great addition to a social studies curriculum.

In honor of Black History Month, this activity encourages your child to focus on African American inventors, and do a little inventing of his own.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

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

Learn about the architecture of Asia by building your very own model of a pagoda!

This science fair project idea measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

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

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

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

Help your child to make a beautiful Africa mask to help her reinforce important spatial and compositional skills.

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.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

Play food isn't just for preschoolers! Help your child create a fun Passover craft that doubles as tea-party play food for younger siblings.

Make a Korean paper fan! This activity is a great way to help your child explore different cultures while she builds her fine motor and arts and crafts skills.

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

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

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

Give your second-grader insight into the Huichol culture of Mexico with this arts and craft activity by creating an ojo de Dios (eye of God), or yarn weaving.

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

Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.

Celebrate Ramadan by creating a crescent moon and star...out of stars! This craft is the perfect way to introduce your child to an important national symbol.