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

Challenge your fourth grader to try to recreate the geography of her state using just flour, salt, and water.

Using butcher paper, ink and charcoal, your child will explore ancient motifs such as buffalo, bison and hunters by creating her very own cave painting.

This Kool-Aid tie-dye activity is a kid-friendly craft that never gets old. Learn how to make tie-dye shirts using assorted Kool-Aid flavors here.

In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.

Enhance fourth-grade measurement making skills and social studies learning with this stitching project.

Civil War soldiers didn't take their wives with them to the battlefield, but they took along a piece of home: little sewing kits called "housewives".

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!

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

This science fair project idea measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.

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.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

Learn about the architecture of Asia by building your very own model of a pagoda!

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

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.

Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.

Car cluttered with old maps now that you've adopted GPS technology? Upcycle them in this fun geography craft.

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

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

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

Create a compass rose from sidewalk chalk in this summer geography project!

This project, focused on the burial practices of ancient Egyptians, is a great addition to a social studies curriculum.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

Kids put their geography knowledge to the test in this balloon volley game inspired by the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go".

The words of great thinkers throughout the ages have changed the course of history. Have your kid find an inspiring quote and create a work of art around it.

Explore the world from your own home by conducting research about other cultures with your 4th grade child.

Making a freedom kite is a great way to show appreciation on Memorial Day or July 4th, and enjoy the summer sunshine with family.

Tu B'Shevat is a Jewish holiday during which the "new year" for trees is celebrated. In this activity your child will paint a pot to grow his own plant.