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This slightly messy, but tons-of-fun tactile activity will cement the idea of the land and water as pictured on maps in your young learner's mind.

Summer is a good time to teach children about other kinds of community helpers, such as lifeguards, forest rangers, and librarians. This activity is a fun way to get them introduced!

Want to help your child learn more about his community while boosting creativity? Set up a post office play station right in your very own home!

This activity will give pre-readers practice building a story. And it's silly fun, too!

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started:

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

Puppets can help preschoolers practice communication and conflict resolution.

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

During Chinese New Year festivities, you see lanterns everywhere. Your child can make her very own red and gold lanterns to display at home.

Introduce your kid to abstract art with this painting activity. It's the perfect way to engage a kinesthetic learner and spark an interest in art history!

Engage your preschool children's senses by discovering nature and geography on a walk through the neighborhood.

Batik is a fabric dying technique usually done with hot wax. This flour-and-water method is kid-safe and easy, and it creates beautiful batik designs.

This slightly tweaked version of "Hide and Go Seek" hones listening: a key skill for kindergarten.

Let your preschooler feel like a real chef by helping him create his very own chef's hat!

This dreidel ornament makes a sparkling spinning top out of popsicle sticks. Make this dreidel ornament and get ready for Hanukkah.