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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Enhance fourth-grade measurement making skills and social studies learning with this stitching project.

Explore the world from your own home by conducting research about other cultures with your 4th grade child.

Help your child learn about the world through this 3rd-4th grade geography activity: start a postcard collection and mark where they came from on a world map.

When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.

Next time you're headed out on the road with your fourth grader, try this alphabet-geography game that the whole family can play.

Kids are acutely aware of what's "fair" and what's not. Here's a quirky way to teach your first grader the importance of voting and democracy.

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.

Help your third grader learn time zones with this fun map activity!

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

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

As your fifth grader brainstorms and creates a plan for peace, your child will give his creativity and fine motor skills a boost!

Here's a simple activity to reinforce your fourth grader's study of her home state and help her make a pretty keepsake.

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

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.

This November, it's elephant versus donkey! Does your third grader understand the meaning behind the animals political parties choose to represent them?

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

Teach your child about the importance and meaning behind bowing in Asian cultures and help her expand her cultural horizons with this fun activity.

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

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

This writing activity will promote dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on African-Americans throughout history with your child.

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.

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

Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.