Celebrate the holidays by making farolitos, paper lanterns with elaborate designs and historical roots.

In honor of Black History Month, this activity encourages your child to focus on African American inventors, and do a little inventing of his own.

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

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

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

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

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

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