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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

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

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.

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:

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

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

Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.

Here's a great activity to help them satisfy their snow play cravings in a cozy indoor setting. They can create their very own igloo picture!

Sometimes a sandwich is just ho hum boring. Help your kid make lunch fun by threading her favorite ingredients on a skewer for a quick and easy sandwich kabob.

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.

Celebrate Ramadan by recreating a scene depicting the inside of a mosque. Your kid will marvel at the beautiful stained glass effect of the finished project.

Tell the Purim story in a new way: By making a set of puppets out of an old deck of cards!

Make a paper plate puppet that'll help your child imagine what it's like to be in a performance of the dragon dance.

Have the children play a more active role in the Seder by helping them prepare paper puppets that represent the ten plagues.

This simple art project will help your child think of nice words to say that come from the heart and use them when she's communicating with friends and family.

This construction paper activity helps your child to assemble a variety of emotions on a face so she can recognize how she and everyone around her is feeling.

Have your kid create a chart of job titles. It's a great way to get them to recognize the people whose efforts benefit the community.

Teach your child about the importance of Labor Day by helping her learn about the different hats that are worn by workers in various occupations.

This Veterans Day, teach your kid about Remembrance Day and create a wreath of red poppies to honor the brave soldiers who died serving their countries.

Celebrate the popular holiday Diwali with a craft! Make a homemade diya lamp to welcome light over darkness.

Ancient tribes believed that these dolls kept worries away at night. Your 1st grader can make his own and learn about history, culture, and art in this activity

Enjoy the fragrant scents of the holiday season with this pomander activity. A perfect arts and crafts project for preschool or kindergarten age children.

Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Do this fun writing activity with your child to honor Black History Month.

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