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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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:

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

Puppets can help preschoolers practice communication and conflict resolution.

Practice counting to 100 independently with this American flag craft project! 

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!

Celebrate Chinese New Year by teaching your child how to use chopsticks! She'll build her math and fine motor skills as she does this activity.

The Egg in a Basket, a traditional British breakfast component, is a simple snack that kids and parents can cook together!

Craft a patriotic placemat from red, white, and blue construction paper in this festive craft project!

Make a garland of paper flags representing your child's favorite countries.