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

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.

Expand your child's geographic awareness with these fun and easy map lessons.

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

Introduce your second grader to a fun Mexican custom by showing her how to make papel picado, a beautiful creation of cut-out tissue paper.

Try this recipe with your child and explore Ethiopia through one of its dietary staples: injera, or flat bread!

Children tap into their own imaginative storytelling skills by creating and writing a richly embellished folk tale about their favorite member of the animal kingdom.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque is often referred to as the Blue Mosque. In this activity, your kid will build his own Blue Mosque just in time for Ramadan!

Teach your child about the importance of Labor Day by helping her learn about the different hats that are worn by workers in various occupations.

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

Host a royal party full of "please and thank you" - even the queen would approve. Have a ball while your kids practice etiquette!

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

Help your child construct and author a "sempuyo," a traditional Japanese book with accordion-style pages; she will develop her writing and fine motor skills.

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

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

Check out this sweet recipe idea perfect for celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

Every year at the Passover Seder, the Ten Plagues are mentioned as part of the ritual. Have your kid draw the plagues to help him remember their importance.

Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Do this fun writing activity with your child to honor Black History Month.

This project, focused on the burial practices of ancient Egyptians, is a great addition to a social studies curriculum.

Your first or second grader will delight in creating multi-colored confetti egg smashers, traditional in Mexico, called cascarones!

Have your kid create a chart of job titles. It's a great way to get them to recognize the people whose efforts benefit the community.

Your child is sure to find this colorful pink, green and white salad simply irresistible. For an added challenge, give your youngster a pair of chopsticks!

This Veterans Day, teach your kid about Remembrance Day and create a wreath of red poppies to honor the brave soldiers who died serving their countries.

Celebrate Ramadan by creating a crescent moon and star...out of stars! This craft is the perfect way to introduce your child to an important national symbol.

Make this African collar necklace for a lesson in crafting and African culture.

This construction paper activity helps your child to assemble a variety of emotions on a face so she can recognize how she and everyone around her is feeling.

The Egg in a Basket, a traditional British breakfast component, is a simple snack that kids and parents can cook together!

This simple art project will help your child think of nice words to say that come from the heart.

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.

Welcome the holiday season by making your own paper lantern. Learn about traditional light festivals from the United States with this fun, easy activity.