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

Does your young writer need more details to beef up her writing? Why not make it fun by mixing in some creative artwork, and take her writing to the next level.

A woven heart makes a thoughtful and heartfelt gift for a special friend or family member on Valentine's Day. Make a woven heart with your young crafter.

Help your child construct and author a "sempuyo," a traditional Japanese book with accordion-style pages; she will develop her writing and fine motor skills.

An "I Love You" book is a perfect gift for a very special friend on Valentine's Day. Our "I Love You" book shares the love in eight different languages.

Celebrate Black History Month by having your child make her own version of a kente cloth after learning what the different colors on a kente cloth symbolize.

Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.

This activity teaches your third grader how to make a paper cut-out still life, in true Matisse-style.

Make a beautiful nature silhouette to remember a family walk in the park or a camping trip with friends.

Your third grader will love reliving his favorite holiday story as he creates a charming Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer sculpture!

Let your kid be imaginative (and a little messy) as she builds a striking centerpiece in the tradition of papier-mâché artists of the past.

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.

Here's a fun family activity: have your child make a cameo appearance by creating and drawing on their own silhouettes!

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.

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!

Show your young artist how to celebrate Mary Cassatt, an Impressionist painter, by creating a mother-child painting in her style.

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

Coil your daughter's two favorite colors into a wearable pendant with just a few scraps of felt!

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year by making your very own lucky pot of (chocolate!) gold in this 3rd grade arts and crafts activity.

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

Create a sun-shaped summer words chart in this DIY craft activity!

Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace that's not only stylish, but also tells a story.

Skip boring oatmeal and toast for a creative breakfast treat that is sure to delight and charm!

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

Tackle both boredom and mathematics with this inventive arts and craft project!

Batik is a traditional Indonesian craft, which uses a technique of drawing wax on fabric to create patterns before dying.

Make this delicious coconut cream pie recipe this Kwanzaa, and teach your kids the meaning of this important African-American holiday.

Work on homophones, words that sound the same, and spelling with this imaginative activity!

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

This rainbow collage activity is a great way to practice using different materials to create texture. The completed craft is sure to brighten up any space.