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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.

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

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.

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!

Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.

On Martin Luther King Day, help your third grader create an original "scratch art" card to thank a person who has made a difference in his life.

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.

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.

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

Here's a 4th of July project that invites your fifth grader to explore what "liberty" really means to her.

The Declaration of Independence set forth inspiring ideals of liberty. If your kid had the chance today, would she sign the Declaration?

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

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

Write to a deployed soldier to help your child practice reading, writing, and get a better understanding of what it means to serve our country.

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 middle schoolers use maps, math, and history for some Fourth of July fun.

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

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.

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