In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

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

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

Make a paper plate puppet that'll help your child imagine what it's like to be in a performance of the dragon dance.

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

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

Making a freedom kite is a great way to show appreciation on Memorial Day or July 4th, and enjoy the summer sunshine with family.

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

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

In this activity, kids learn a little about Japanese culture by making their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish.

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.

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

In this activity, your child will create a red envelope that can be filled with money to spread good will and ward off evil spirits in the New Year.