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Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.

Create some commotion on your table this Halloween with some flying bats that'll be cute enough to cause a ruckus among your little party monsters.

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.

Help your second grader understand compound words by doing this fast, goofy three legged race.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Encourage your child to practice skip counting by turning number patterns into this fun and interactive game of catch.

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

Using dried beans and corn, foods that are prevalent in Mexican cuisine, your child will create three-dimensional sombrero art.

Paper bag reindeer are perfect for handing out holiday goodies in style. Make a paper bag reindeer with your child this Christmas season.

Looking for a unique arts and crafts activity that gives some writing practice? Help your child make her own back-to-school business cards!

Get ready for leftovers with an adorable turkey lunch bag! This recycled craft is a great way to remind everyone how much fun they had on Thanksgiving.

Help your child explore this ancient art technique with the help of some tinfoil, black paint and the end of a paintbrush!

Try your hand at writing jump rope rhymes by organizing your ideas first, then composing your creation like a poem.

Learn all about balance and motion as your child designs a corn maze!

Create a dazzling window display with cut stars with this fun first grade holiday activity.

This activity creatively guides students in reflecting on and understanding what's happening inside of themselves at any given point.

Recycle old materials to create a fun, brain-teasing maze toy that also strengthens your child's math reasoning skills.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

In this activity, your child will interview a caring adult or friend to ask them when they have seen them at their best.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

Help your kid feel like a superhero with this safe and fun science experiment that creates an electrical charge that's like a mini lightning bolt!

Here's an arts and crafts activity that has your first-grader experimenting with math concept of multiples and patterns with her own printing plate.

Show your child how to paint in true Georgia O'Keeffe style. He'll enjoy painting art inspired by a master, and boost his math skills, too.

This variation on the game of tag combines exercise, teamwork, and a little friendly trickery.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

Cookie, snow globe or puzzle? This holiday cookie is all three! Celebrate the holidays with this puzzle cookie, a crafty twist on a delicious dessert.