Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

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!

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.

An ancient form of writing gets new life in an activity designed to help your child read understand what life was like for early Native Americans.

This middle school science fair project evaluates test subjectsâ ability to determine what a person is feeling by reading their facial microexpressions.

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

The pottery technique of coiling may be old, but it's probably new to your kid! Make coil pots with your preschooler throw in a little cultural lesson too!

Study the effect of music on blood pressure. Compare blood pressure readings before and after the listening session. Analyze results, write a detailed report.

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

Challenge your fourth grader to try to recreate the geography of her state using just flour, salt, and water.

Your beginning teen baker will enjoy the tactile experience of baking this challah bread. It's deceptively simple to make!

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

Celebrate the popular holiday Diwali with a craft! Make a homemade diya lamp to welcome light over darkness.

Practice counting to 100 independently with this American flag craft project! 

The objective of this science project is to determine whether the brain first processes colors, shapes, or words when given conflicting messages.

Give your second-grader insight into the Huichol culture of Mexico with this arts and craft activity by creating an ojo de Dios (eye of God), or yarn weaving.

Your child will look forward to lunchtime with this artistic reinterpretation of the same old cold lunch.

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!

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

Science fair project that studies how the brain transforms man-made symbols into meaningful concepts.

Get started on an ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos with this easy edible sugar skull project.

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.

Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.

Spark your child's interest in current events by encouraging them to write a letter to the U.S. president.

Introduce your first grader to our country's most famous leaders with an artsy info board full of facts, patriotic colors and coins!

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

Celebrate Constitution Day by learning the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution!

This easy craft project boosts counting and fine motor skills, and will help kids learn about Jewish culture.

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!

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.