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.

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".

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

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

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

Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Capture a bit of mythological magic with this clever sock craft!

Few architectural features are as recognizable as the Russian onion dome. In this project, your kid will recreate the striking beauty of this roof-top marvel.

Build a decorated box and fill it with research that can help you get to your dream location someday!

Next time you're headed out on the road with your fourth grader, try this alphabet-geography game that the whole family can play.

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

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".

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.

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

Explore history and prepare for backyard battle with this samurai helmet craft.

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