Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

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

Chinese New Year is a time when many different luck-bringing rituals are performed. In this activity your child will create a lucky trinket.

This cultural craft makes a pretty decoration and teaches kids about other cultures.

Sometimes a sandwich is just ho hum boring. Help your kid make lunch fun by threading her favorite ingredients on a skewer for a quick and easy sandwich kabob.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

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

Spark your child's interest in international sporting events by creating a banner of world flags.

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

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

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

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.

In this activity you and your child will learn about the African Americans that changed history in a fun quiz format.

Celebrate African heritage by making an African flag banner. This fun, culturally-inspired art project is perfect for Black History Month.

Have the children play a more active role in the Seder by helping them prepare paper puppets that represent the ten plagues.

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

Help your child make a recycling poster for your household and teach them how to take care of the environment!

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

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

Encourage your child to make a Chinese scroll painting as part of his world history or art studies, or just to pass the time on a weekend.

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

This family project is a fun way to teach your child about her heritage and practice her geography.

Use the appeal of the common road sign to your advantage by creating a game with hidden learning opportunities.

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.

Enjoy the fragrant scents of the holiday season with this pomander activity. A perfect arts and crafts project for preschool or kindergarten age children.