Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

Celebrate the popular holiday Diwali with a craft! Make a homemade diya lamp to welcome light over darkness.

Make ancient Egypt come alive by showing kids how to make their own mini sarcophagus out of a shoe box.

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

Introduce your second grader to a fun Mexican custom by showing her how to make papel picado, a beautiful creation of cut-out tissue paper.

Explore geometric shapes and pattern as your child makes her very own Hawaiian kapa cloth.

In this activity, your child will create a red envelope that can be filled with money to spread good will and ward off evil spirits in the New Year.

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

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.

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.

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.

The pottery technique of coiling may be old, but it's probably new to your kid! Make coil pots with your preschooler throw in a little cultural lesson too!

Engage your preschool children's senses by discovering nature and geography on a walk through the neighborhood.

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

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

Whether you're teaching your kid about this important cultural art form or simply looking for a fun project, sandpainting is a fun activity you'll both enjoy.

Retablos are a kind of Latin American folk art that blend personal and spiritual themes. Have your child create her own version of retablo artwork.

Celebrate Veterans Day with your child by helping them create and send a well-deserving veteran a "thank you" card via the U.S. Veteran's Affairs Department.