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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

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

This Fourth of July, play a fun history-inspired math and logic puzzle game for your kids to play!

Conduct a mock interview with the President to teach your child about politics, the president and the world she lives in.

Mix up a batch of molasses cookies, and you'll have a delicious chance to teach your child some math and social studies in the process!

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

This Presidents Day, meet four of our country's most important heroes with this Mount Rushmore writing activity.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque is often referred to as the Blue Mosque. In this activity, your kid will build his own Blue Mosque just in time for Ramadan!

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

Every year at the Passover Seder, the Ten Plagues are mentioned as part of the ritual. Have your kid draw the plagues to help him remember their importance.

Explore geometry, patterns, and history by creating pretty decorative Islamic tile art.

Your child will learn a whole alphabet of different jobs while she completes this brain-teaser chart just in time to celebrate Labor Day!

Check out this sweet recipe idea perfect for celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

This family project is a fun way to teach your child about her heritage and practice her geography.

Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.

Test your learner's knowledge of Barack Obama by challenging your child to complete a crossword puzzle about the President after reading a short biography.

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.

Make an initiation shield like the ones from the Kikuyu tribe in Africa for an art project.

Play food isn't just for preschoolers! Help your child create a fun Passover craft that doubles as tea-party play food for younger siblings.