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

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

Attention, Anglophiles! Get your fill of artsy crafts and historical fun with this jewelry project.

Dive into U.S. colonial history by making a simple bottle gourd water cooler, crafted by colonists of Roanoke Island in the 16th century.

On Martin Luther King Day, help your third grader create an original "scratch art" card to thank a person who has made a difference in his life.

Puppets can help preschoolers practice communication and conflict resolution.

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

Whether your child is celebrating a great American holiday or simply feeling patriotic, this american flag craft is sure to please your little artist.

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

Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.

With this activity, you'll create a family treasure...and reinforce social studies basics while you're at it!

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

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.

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.

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

Help your fifth grader create an art card that celebrates the enduring values of Passover.

Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.

Here's a great activity to help learners satisfy their snow play cravings in a cozy indoor setting!

Capture a bit of mythological magic with this clever sock craft!

Make a photo book to provide a reassuring guide for your child's first days and weeks of school.

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.

Help your child create his own pinata in this fun and easy activity. Use paper mache and fingerpaint for a party pinata everyone will love.

Craft a patriotic placemat from red, white, and blue construction paper in this festive craft project!

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

Has your child ever told you he wants to travel the world and meet new people? Why not keep track of his future travel plans with some fun footprint art.

Bring a bit of the fun of Yuan Xiao Jie to your home with this lantern activity. Happy New Year!

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

Create a yarn doll out of a few toothpicks and colorful string with this Guatemalan craft.

Help your child discover the difference between his wants and needs using this poster.

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.