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.

Make an initiation shield like the ones from the Kikuyu tribe in Africa for an art project.

Your child can now recreate history by building his very own fortified castle.

This science project has students study a group of volunteer liars actively lying to study the behavior of a lie. Students see if they can figure out the truth.

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

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

Help your child create her own version of a Moroccan lantern to give her room an Arabian nights feel!

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

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!

Invite children to create a Fourth of July centerpiece with this simple craft activity!

Make this star-spangled greeting for the door to make all your guests feel welcome for the next patriotic holiday.

Your child can decorate her own set of Russian nesting dolls in this easy felt craft.

Your child will create their very own traditional Indian Toran wall hanging using construction paper, yarn and paint.

Your second grader can honor two renowned U.S. Presidents--Abraham Lincoln and George Washington--by crafting larger-than-life pennies and quarters!

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

Celebrate the colors of the American flag with this playful craft project!

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

Light up the sky with this lotus lantern, a perfect way to explore Buddha Day.

Washi Ningyo, otherwise known as Japanese paper dolls, make fantastic bookmarks! Encourage your child to read more with this delightful, origami-inspired doll.

Make ancient Egypt come alive by showing kids how to make their own mini sarcophagus out of a shoe box.

Show your patriotism on the next great American holiday by making a shooting star spangled banner that's reminiscent of the American flag.

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

This Labor Day, encourage your child to learn more about the different tools and supplies found in a doctor's bag by having her create one of her own!

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

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

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 Ramadan by recreating a scene depicting the inside of a mosque. Your kid will marvel at the beautiful stained glass effect of the finished project.

Build a decorated box and fill it with research that can help you get to your dream location someday!

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

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