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

During Chinese New Year festivities, you see lanterns everywhere. Your child can make her very own red and gold lanterns to display at home.

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.

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

This dreidel ornament makes a sparkling spinning top out of popsicle sticks. Make this dreidel ornament and get ready for Hanukkah.

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

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.

Make your own architectural masterpiece with supplies from the pantry. Your temple may not be as impressive as the real thing, but it'll be twice as delicious!

Travel to ancient Mesopotamia with your kids by carving your own unique cuneiform cylinder seals.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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!

Challenge your fourth grader to try to recreate the geography of her state using just flour, salt, and water.

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

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

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

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