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An "I Love You" book is a perfect gift for a very special friend on Valentine's Day. Our "I Love You" book shares the love in eight different languages.

Celebrate Irish history and culture this St. Patrick's Day by making a miniature version of the Blarney Stone!

Make this dragon relief with your first grader to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and teach her about an important part of Chinese culture.

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

Make a Korean paper fan! This activity is a great way to help your child explore different cultures while she builds her fine motor and arts and crafts skills.

Help your fifth grader bring the magnificent spirit of Rome to a modern day, personalized clay coin.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

Travel to ancient Mesopotamia with your kids by carving your own unique cuneiform cylinder seals.

Bring history to life by helping your child create her own cartouche like the Egyptians did thousands of years ago.

Spark your child's interest in ancient history by making a round shield like the ones carried by hoplites, Ancient Greek citizen-soldiers.

Make your own architectural masterpiece with supplies from the pantry. Your temple may not be as impressive as the real thing, but it'll be twice as delicious!

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.

Celebrate Mexican heritage and inspire creativity in your budding artist with this unique arts and crafts activity.

Your child can make her own Mexican tin art mirror with cardboard, a mirror, and an aluminum pan.

Your child can create a portrait of himself or his loved ones in the style of Modigliani with the help of oil pastels!

Your child can create an interactive map of his neighborhood focusing on the different textures he finds!

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.

Are you looking for a fun craft for the next big American holiday? Make this hat with your kid and let him march around the room like a Revolutionary soldier!

Channel your inner shaman with a shaman stick made from recycled paper towel rolls and cereal boxes!

Imagine you're an aborigine from Australia by creating a painted boomerang made out of cardboard!

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

Nothing says party like a bright and bursting piÃata! Create your own mini festive centerpiece with paper towel rolls and ribbons.

In the mood for a little lighthearted magic? Make your own chi chi sticks, inspired by the divination tools of ancient Chinese fortune tellers.

Make the prehistoric monsters of the past seem a bit more real with a craft that brings the chill of the Ice Age to life!