Calaveras means "skulls" in Spanish, and in Mexico, skulls are brightly decorated to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.

This Valentine's Day, learn a little more about the organ that keeps everything in your body going--the heart!

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

Using a fruit cereal and yarn, help your preschooler create crunchy, edible patterns.

This easy project for little hands uses mushroom spores to make an imprint of the mushroom, and the result is very beautiful.

Grab some rope and a couple of rafts and you're ready to play Rope Rush, an exciting race game for the pool!

Do a little kitchen chemistry as you make your own bubble solution and bubble-wand shapes!

Your child can celebrate Mexican culture by making his very own percussion instrument using simple materials such as paper plates and tissue paper.

This shamrock magnet is the perfect project for St. Patrick's Day. It's simple to make and will fill your refrigerator with Irish spirit!

Which do you prefer: real or artificial? Try this sweet little taste experiment to help your kids develop a better awareness of the food they consume.

Get your child writing as she describes the four seasons, then decorates a shape for each to hang in the house!

This March, try decorating your home with these scented shamrocks--sure to fill your home with Irish spirit.

Bird watching is a fun way for kids to learn about Mother Nature. Make a bird feeder, a bird house, and binoculars and you can attract birds and watch them!

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

Here's a way to bring young children into the process of preparing healthy school lunches, and build up early literacy skills while they're at it!

This science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

If your mom loves gardening and plants, make her a Mother's Day garden decoration perfect for displaying in her yard!

Weave a unique ribbon pattern! This fun arts and crafts activity is a great way to make colorful projects and learn basic math and art skills.

Make a rainbow chain for St. Patrick's day to introduce your child to Roy G. Biv.

Indulge in an American classic with a twist and seize the opportunity to cook with your child, helping her build those math and social studies skills.

Crayon hearts add some Valentine's Day fun to your child's coloring pages. Make a set of crayons hearts as a beautiful gift for your child or a friend.

This science fair project idea teaches to understand and explore the concepts of crystal formation and dissolving substances.

Use a basic tape recorder and some favorite books to help your first grader read smoothly--and make someone's day in the process!

In this science fair project, young children observe, record, and create collections of shapes in their world and increase their powers of observation.

Gourd painting is a fun fall activity that makes for perfect Thanksgiving decorations. Try gourd painting with your child for some seasonal fun this autumn.

Hold a magnet marathon! Explore the power of magnets with your kindergartener in this entertaining and simple science game.

Kids can make a cute fluffy bunny for Easter using a tin can and cotton balls in this creative first grade arts and crafts activity.

Have your child experiment with layering by creating a feathered friend to celebrate warmer weather.

Want a fun way to teach your kid to tell time? Making a plate clock is a great way for him to learn how to tell time in a way he'll actually find exciting.

Try a fun Mother's Day game for moms and kids to play together!