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

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

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!

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

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

On Martin Luther King Day, help your third grader create an original "scratch art" card to thank a person who has made a difference in his life.

Puppets can help preschoolers practice communication and conflict resolution.

Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.

Craft like the Colombians did in ancient times and make these line drawings out of twine, rope, or yarn.

Whether your child is celebrating a great American holiday or simply feeling patriotic, this american flag craft is sure to please your little artist.

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

Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

This Presidents Day, meet four of our country's most important heroes with this Mount Rushmore writing activity.

This simple art project will help your child think of nice words to say that come from the heart.

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

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.

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

Help your fifth grader create an art card that celebrates the enduring values of Passover.

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

Here's a great activity to help learners satisfy their snow play cravings in a cozy indoor setting!

Have your kid imagine that she is a TV personality who has been assigned to cover the Olympics.

Want to help your child learn more about his community while boosting creativity? Set up a post office play station right in your very own home!

Celebrate Chinese New Year by teaching your child how to use chopsticks! She'll build her math and fine motor skills as she does this activity.

Help kids tap into their inner inventor by teaching them how to make peanut butter through trial, error, and lots of taste testing!

Capture a bit of mythological magic with this clever sock craft!

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

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

The Egg in a Basket, a traditional British breakfast component, is a simple snack that kids and parents can cook together!