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Kick off the spookiest time of the year with an art project inspired by the ancient Egyptian process of mummification.

Play loteria, a Mexican board game! Help your child make this fun and festive game to help her build her vocabulary and have a blast while she's at it.

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.

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

An ancient form of writing gets new life in an activity designed to help your child read understand what life was like for early Native Americans.

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

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

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

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

Make this African collar necklace for a lesson in crafting and African culture.

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

Enjoy the fragrant scents of the holiday season with this pomander activity. A perfect arts and crafts project for preschool or kindergarten age children.

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

Has your child ever told you he wants to travel the world and meet new people? Why not keep track of his future travel plans with some fun footprint art.

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.

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

Jump into Japanese culture with your child by making your own calligraphy scroll. Try your hand at painting kanji on paper just like Zen masters of old!

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

This activity with add some fun and education to long car trips. Perfect for family vacations!

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

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

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

Attention, Anglophiles! Get your fill of artsy crafts and historical fun with this jewelry project.

In honor of Black History Month, this activity encourages your child to focus on African American inventors, and do a little inventing of his own.

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

When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.

Add a little island flavor to your next lazy afternoon with a Hawaiian arts and craft project!

Make this star-spangled greeting for the door to make all your guests feel welcome for the next patriotic holiday.

Teach your child about the importance and meaning behind bowing in Asian cultures and help her expand her cultural horizons with this fun activity.