Shadow puppets are a traditional form of folk art that originated in ancient China. Help your child create his own puppet and put on a show!

To pay tribute to the ancient Mexican art of mosaics, your child can craft a colorful mosaic using old magazines, a paper plate and lots of imagination.

Inspire young anthropologists with this 5th grade art project: make patterned pottery in the Anasazi style! All you need are a paper plate and markers to start.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

This science fair project idea measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.

Help your child learn about the world through this 3rd-4th grade geography activity: start a postcard collection and mark where they came from on a world map.

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens. Have your kid make his own quill pen and put his penmanship to the test!

This Labor Day, encourage your child to learn more about the different tools and supplies found in a doctor's bag by having her create one of her own!

The words of great thinkers throughout the ages have changed the course of history. Have your kid find an inspiring quote and create a work of art around it.

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.

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.

Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.

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

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

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

Your child can create an interactive map of his neighborhood focusing on the different textures he finds!

Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace that's not only stylish, but also tells a story.

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

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

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

Help your child put a new spin on her favorite myth by turning it into a mad lib! Guaranteed to bring the giggles, this fun activity also packs in the learning.

Bring historical figures alive with this fun family activity! Your child will plan a founding fathers feast by researching historical figures.

Diwali is a holiday celebrated in many Asian Pacific countries the world over. Make this delicious Indian treat with your child to celebrate the holiday.

Explore the world from your own home by conducting research about other cultures with your 4th grade child.

This Kool-Aid tie-dye activity is a kid-friendly craft that never gets old. Learn how to make tie-dye shirts using assorted Kool-Aid flavors here.

Spark your child's interest in current events by encouraging them to write a letter to the U.S. president.

Civil War soldiers didn't take their wives with them to the battlefield, but they took along a piece of home: little sewing kits called "housewives".

Celebrate the colors of the American flag with this playful craft project!

Here's a fun activity that will allow your child to express himself by making a flag of his own design, then writing an accompanying story.

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