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

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!

There's no need to hunt down a cactus for this rainstick craft. In fact, you can recycle items you probably already have on hand.

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

This dreidel ornament makes a sparkling spinning top out of popsicle sticks. Make this dreidel ornament and get ready for Hanukkah.

Puppets can help preschoolers practice communication and conflict resolution.

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!

This gluten free recipe for coconut rice is a tasty way to help any picky eater expand her culinary horizons. She'll get great measuring practice along the way!

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!

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

In this game, your child and his friends will need to use their observational skills as they try to figure out who's got the peanut!

Here's an arts and crafts activity for preschoolers and pre-kindergarteners: build brick buildings with homemade mud bricks made from dirt and water.

This scavenger hunt game is simple, but it's fun, and it will arm your children with the directional vocabulary they should master in time for kindergarten.

Here is a guide to making a felt busy book that's perfect for focusing on specific learning areas with your child.

Introduce your kid to abstract art with this painting activity. It's the perfect way to engage a kinesthetic learner and spark an interest in art history!

This activity will give pre-readers practice building a story. And it's silly fun, too!

This slightly tweaked version of "Hide and Go Seek" hones listening: a key skill for kindergarten.

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!