Use the appeal of the common road sign to your advantage by creating a game with hidden learning opportunities.

Puppets can help preschoolers practice communication and conflict resolution.

Make a garland of paper flags representing your child's favorite countries.

Make a photo book to provide a reassuring guide for your child's first days and weeks of school.

Teach your kindergartener a little about Mexican culture by giving him a festive, no-cook lesson in how to make "aguas frescas," or seasonal fruit drinks.