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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.

Batik is a fabric dying technique usually done with hot wax. This flour-and-water method is kid-safe and easy, and it creates beautiful batik designs.

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.

The pottery technique of coiling may be old, but it's probably new to your kid! Make coil pots with your preschooler throw in a little cultural lesson too!

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

Give your child an American history lesson as you create a colorful mini totem pole!

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 Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

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.

This Kool-Aid tie-dye activity is a kid-friendly craft that never gets old. Learn how to make tie-dye shirts using assorted Kool-Aid flavors here.

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

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:

Help your fifth grader create an art card that celebrates the enduring values of Passover.

This easy craft project boosts counting and fine motor skills, and will help kids learn about Jewish culture.

This Haggadah scroll activity is great for getting kids to practice handwriting, but it will also get them thinking about the meaning behind Passover.

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

Help your child make a recycling poster for your household and teach them how to take care of the environment!

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

Learn about the beautiful Indian art of Madhubani painting with this fun and creative project.

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

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!

Practice early social studies skills and get your child excited about the new school year with this fun activity.

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.