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

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

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.

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

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.

Jump into Japanese culture with your child by making your own calligraphy scroll. Try your hand at painting kanji on paper just like Zen masters of old!

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

Explore African and Asian traditions with this recipe for homemade henna ink!

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

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

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.

Celebrate Black History Month by having your child make her own version of a kente cloth after learning what the different colors on a kente cloth symbolize.

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.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque is often referred to as the Blue Mosque. In this activity, your kid will build his own Blue Mosque just in time for Ramadan!

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

Ignite your child's creativity by having them design their own clay version of an alebrije, a traditional fanciful creature like the ones made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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

Combine music, history and craft by making a Native American instrument of your own

Check out this sweet recipe idea perfect for celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

Help your kids map the "global footprint" of your family's grocery cart by investigating how far your food travels before landing on your dinner table.

Conduct a mock interview with the President to teach your child about politics, the president and the world she lives in.

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.

Help your kids put together a travel journal for your family's next vacation to get them reading, writing, and thinking about what's happening on the trip.