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

Have the children play a more active role in the Seder by helping them prepare paper puppets that represent the ten plagues.

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.

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

Spark your child's interest in ancient history by making a round shield like the ones carried by hoplites, Ancient Greek citizen-soldiers.

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.

Teach your child about Chinese New Year by creating a dragon float inspired by the brilliant traditional ones seen in Chinese new year parades.

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

Give your child an American history lesson as you create a colorful mini totem pole!

There's no need to hunt down a cactus for this rainstick craft. In fact, you can recycle items you probably already have on hand.

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

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

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

Here's an arts and crafts activity for preschoolers and pre-kindergarteners: build brick buildings with homemade mud bricks made from dirt and water.

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

Get started on an ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos with this easy edible sugar skull project.

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

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

Invite children to create a Fourth of July centerpiece with this simple craft activity!

Give your second-grader insight into the Huichol culture of Mexico with this arts and craft activity by creating an ojo de Dios (eye of God), or yarn weaving.

Nothing says party like a bright and bursting piÃata! Create your own mini festive centerpiece with paper towel rolls and ribbons.

Create a yarn doll out of a few toothpicks and colorful string with this Guatemalan craft.

Help your child observe Veterans Day by having him create a paper chain American flag; it's a fun and crafty way to show your patriotism.

Make a paper plate puppet that'll help your child imagine what it's like to be in a performance of the dragon dance.

Celebrate the colors of the American flag with this playful craft project!

Kokeshi dolls have been around since the 17th century, and now your child can recreate a piece of Japanese history and culture right at home.

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

Celebrate Hanukkah the old-fashioned way with an oil lantern. This craft is a perfect opportunity to teach your child the history of this special holiday.

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

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