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

Horse chestnuts are inedible, but British children found a fun use for them around the 1840s by turning them into a game called Conkers.

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.

This construction paper activity helps your child to assemble a variety of emotions on a face so she can recognize how she and everyone around her is feeling.

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

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.

This is a healthy dish that'll bring color to any meal but simple enough that kids of all ages can take the lead in making this delicious Korean dish.

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

Play food isn't just for preschoolers! Help your child create a fun Passover craft that doubles as tea-party play food for younger siblings.

Your child can make her own Mexican tin art mirror with cardboard, a mirror, and an aluminum pan.

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

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

Learn about the beautiful Indian art of Madhubani painting with this fun and creative project.

Light up the sky with this lotus lantern, a perfect way to explore Buddha Day.

Lots of kids wonder what it would be like to be a police officer. Celebrate the people who help keep our communities safe with this fun craft.

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!

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

This easy craft project boosts counting and fine motor skills, and will help kids learn about Jewish culture.

This project, focused on the burial practices of ancient Egyptians, is a great addition to a social studies curriculum.

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.

Your child will create their very own traditional Indian Toran wall hanging using construction paper, yarn and paint.

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

Your child can decorate her own set of Russian nesting dolls in this easy felt craft.

Have your kid create a chart of job titles. It's a great way to get them to recognize the people whose efforts benefit the community.

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

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!

Explore African culture by helping your child make his very own djembe drum! Help your child explore music and rhythm as he celebrates Black History Month.

Show your kid how to put a new spin on an old classic with this fun party game.

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

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