Calaveras means "skulls" in Spanish, and in Mexico, skulls are brightly decorated to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.

Let your first grader get inspired by the fiery fall colors outside his window by creating a beautiful handprint tree!

Provide your child with Q-tip paint brushes that are bunched together and easy to grip, and encourage him to go to work on his painting masterpiece!

Make the world's simplest tutu. Don't worry if you aren't good with a needle--putting this no-sew tutu together is as easy as tying your shoe!

Arrange a cluster of glittering pumpkins on your dining table or use them as individual place cards to add a little sparkle to your next fall party.

Children are imaginative story-builders. Create a shoebox habitat with your child to put those budding creative instincts to good use.

In this activity, your child will create a red envelope that can be filled with money to spread good will and ward off evil spirits in the New Year.