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

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

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.

Using butcher paper, ink and charcoal, your child will explore ancient motifs such as buffalo, bison and hunters by creating her very own cave painting.

This Kool-Aid tie-dye activity is a kid-friendly craft that never gets old. Learn how to make tie-dye shirts using assorted Kool-Aid flavors here.

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

Shadow puppets are a traditional form of folk art that originated in ancient China. Help your child create his own puppet and put on a show!

Encourage your child to memorize the items on the Seder plate and what they symbolize with this artsy activity.

What could be more fun than doing sidewalk art? How about making your own colored sidewalk chalk!

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.

The words of great thinkers throughout the ages have changed the course of history. Have your kid find an inspiring quote and create a work of art around it.

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.

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!

Draw your own beautiful mandala with this easy technique that ensures symmetrical results every time!

In this activity, your child will learn how to make a drop spindle with a handy vegetable.

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

Celebrate Mexican heritage and inspire creativity in your budding artist with this unique arts and crafts activity.

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

Tu B'Shevat is a Jewish holiday during which the "new year" for trees is celebrated. In this activity your child will paint a pot to grow his own plant.

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.

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

Every year at the Passover Seder, the Ten Plagues are mentioned as part of the ritual. Have your kid draw the plagues to help him remember their importance.

Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace that's not only stylish, but also tells a story.

This Labor Day, help your child explore various occupations by discussing the tools workers use on a daily basis at their jobs.

Learn about the beautiful Indian art of Madhubani painting with this fun and creative project.

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

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

Make this African collar necklace for a lesson in crafting and African culture.

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