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

Explore geometry, patterns, and history by creating pretty decorative Islamic tile art.

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

Help your child to make a beautiful Africa mask to help her reinforce important spatial and compositional skills.

Your child will create their very own traditional Indian Toran wall hanging using construction paper, yarn and paint.

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.

Car cluttered with old maps now that you've adopted GPS technology? Upcycle them in this fun geography craft.

Make an initiation shield like the ones from the Kikuyu tribe in Africa for an art project.

This Presidents Day, meet four of our country's most important heroes with this Mount Rushmore writing activity.

Help your child create her own version of a Moroccan lantern to give her room an Arabian nights feel!

Inspire your fifth grader to explore a new culture and determine her New Year's fortune by playing this German wax dripping game.

Help your child construct and author a "sempuyo," a traditional Japanese book with accordion-style pages; she will develop her writing and fine motor skills.

Get your creative kid into tasseography! The ancient art of reading tea leaves gets a modern update in this simplified version for youthful fortune tellers!

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.

This project, focused on the burial practices of ancient Egyptians, is a great addition to a social studies curriculum.

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

Learn about the architecture of Asia by building your very own model of a pagoda!

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

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

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

Attention, Anglophiles! Get your fill of artsy crafts and historical fun with this jewelry project.

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

Play food isn't just for preschoolers! Help your child create a fun Passover craft that doubles as tea-party play food for younger siblings.

Learn about sound physics and do a survey experiment to explore the difference between sound and noise in this science project.

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

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

Learn more about the fascinating folk art of Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs with this easy craft.

Few architectural features are as recognizable as the Russian onion dome. In this project, your kid will recreate the striking beauty of this roof-top marvel.

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!

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