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Kids are acutely aware of what's "fair" and what's not. Here's a quirky way to teach your first grader the importance of voting and democracy.

Help your child create his own pinata in this fun and easy activity. Use paper mache and fingerpaint for a party pinata everyone will love.

Help your child make a recycling poster for your household and teach them how to take care of the environment!

Use the appeal of the common road sign to your advantage by creating a game with hidden learning opportunities.

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

Introduce your first grader to our country's most famous leaders with an artsy info board full of facts, patriotic colors and coins!

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

Help your child appreciate grandparents, history, and societal changes while making a poster handmade, heartfelt grandparent's day craft.

Teach your child about the art of ancient Australia by creating your own handprint art just like Aboriginal artists did thousands of years ago.

What could be more fun than doing sidewalk art? How about making your own colored sidewalk chalk!

Help your child observe Veterans Day by having him create a paper chain American flag; it's a fun and crafty way to show your patriotism.

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

Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Do this fun writing activity with your child to honor Black History Month.

Teach your child about the importance of Labor Day by helping her learn about the different hats that are worn by workers in various occupations.

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

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.

Celebrate Ramadan by creating a crescent moon and star...out of stars! This craft is the perfect way to introduce your child to an important national symbol.

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.

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.

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

Ancient tribes believed that these dolls kept worries away at night. Your 1st grader can make his own and learn about history, culture, and art in this activity

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

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.

Help your child discover the difference between his wants and needs using this poster.

During your next craft time, strike up the band with this homemade Chinese instrument.

Spark your child's interest in international sporting events by creating a banner of world flags.

Your child will look forward to lunchtime with this artistic reinterpretation of the same old cold lunch.

Give your child an American history lesson as you create a colorful mini totem pole!

Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.

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