In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.

Inspire young anthropologists with this 5th grade art project: make patterned pottery in the Anasazi style! All you need are a paper plate and markers to start.

Learners can hone their cutting skills while making this patriotically festive star collage!

Craft like the Colombians did in ancient times and make these line drawings out of twine, rope, or yarn.

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

Civil War soldiers didn't take their wives with them to the battlefield, but they took along a piece of home: little sewing kits called "housewives".

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

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.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.