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Get creative ideas for teaching social studies skills with these community & cultures activities. For example, your child can make an African collar necklace or create Aboriginal handprint art.

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Kid Friendly Batik: No Wax Required!

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.

Make an initiation shield like the ones from the Kikuyu tribe in Africa for an art project that gets kids to reflect on different cultures!

Whether you're teaching your kid about this important cultural art form or simply looking for a fun project, sandpainting is a fun activity you'll both enjoy.

Paper Cup Maracas

Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

Make an Aztec Inspired Mosaic Plate

To pay tribute to the ancient Mexican art of mosaics, your child can craft a colorful mosaic using old magazines, a paper plate and lots of imagination.

Your child will learn a whole alphabet of different jobs while she completes this brain-teaser chart just in time to celebrate Labor Day!

Fishing for Headlines

Fish for headlines! This fun and exciting social studies activity is a great way to get your fifth grader reading and understanding newspaper articles.

Understanding Cultural Differences

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

Craft a Japanese Fan!

Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.

Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs

Learn more about the fascinating folk art of Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs with this easy craft.

Chinese Shadow Puppets

Shadow puppets are a traditional form of folk art that originated in ancient China. Help your child create his own puppet and put on a show!

Create an Animal Folk Tale

Invite your first grader to follow a African tradition by coming up with an explanatory African folktale and assembling a book to go along with it.

Chinese Hand Drum

During your next craft time, strike up the band with this homemade Chinese instrument.

Make a "Today Is" Poster

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:

Learn the Parts of the Face in Spanish

Teaching your child some basic words in Spanish is a breeze at home, with this simple and fun activity that doesn't require special educational materials.

Japanese Calligraphy

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.

Kokeshi dolls have been around since the 17th century, and now your child can recreate a piece of Japanese history and culture right at home.

Show your kid how to put a new spin on an old classic with this fun party game.

Homemade Henna Ink

Explore African and Asian traditions with this recipe for homemade henna ink!

Make a Traditional Mexican Alebrije

Ignite your child's creativity by having her design her own clay version of an alebrije, a traditional fanciful creature like the ones made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Add a little island flavor to your next lazy afternoon with a Hawaiian arts and craft project!

Make an African Mask

Help your child to make a beautiful Africa mask to help her reinforce important spatial and compositional skills.

How to Make a Police Badge

Lots of kids wonder what it would be like to be a police officer. Celebrate the people who help keep our communities safe with this fun craft.

Make a Swahili Counting Book

In this activity, your child will make her own book of Swahili numbers filled with pictures of animals found throughout Africa.

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