Cultural Celebrations

Whether you call it Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, or Carnival, it all spells the same thing -- party in the streets! ...

This mask can be made into a personalized craft for each student by coloring and gluing objects onto it. The decorated mask can be used as a Halloween mask, for Mardi Gras, or any other celebration involving costumes. ...

This mask can be made into a personalized craft for each student by coloring and gluing objects onto it. The decorated mask can be used as a Halloween mask, for Mardi Gras, or any other celebration involving costumes. ...

Pass the BabyAge: All agesTime: 30 minutes or more Type of activity: Fun and Games This game is like "hot potato" -- but with a baby doll. Here's how to play: 1. First designate someone to be in charge of starting and stopping the music. 2. The ...

Miniature Mardi Gras Float Age: Preschool through elementaryTime: An afternoon Type of activity: Arts and Crafts Materials needed:· Shoe box with lid (one for each float you'll make)· Scissors· Glitter, tissue paper, construction paper, al...

Mardi Gras Masks Age: Preschool through elementaryTime: An afternoon Type of activity: Arts and Crafts Before the party, spend an afternoon -- or two -- making enough masks for all your Mardi Gras revelers. Or get everyone in on the fun: Keep th...

Pass the BabyAge: All agesTime: 30 minutes or more Type of activity: Fun and Games This game is like "hot potato" -- but with a baby doll. Here's how to play: 1. First designate someone to be in charge of starting and stopping the music. 2. The ...

When it comes to screen time and kids, it isn't all bad news. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidelines on how to make screen time healthy and educational.

Families in which the parents come from different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds must discover their own ways of celebrating the holiday season. ...