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.

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

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

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.

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

Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

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

Make a garland of paper flags representing your child's favorite countries.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chinese New Year is a time when many different luck-bringing rituals are performed. In this activity your child will create a lucky trinket.

Dive into U.S. colonial history by making a simple bottle gourd water cooler, crafted by colonists of Roanoke Island in the 16th century.

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

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

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