In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

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

Ignite your child's creativity by having them design their own clay version of an alebrije, a traditional fanciful creature like the ones made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Teach your child about Chinese New Year by creating a dragon float inspired by the brilliant traditional ones seen in Chinese new year parades.

Bring a bit of the fun of Yuan Xiao Jie to your home with this lantern activity. Happy New Year!

Your child can now recreate history by building his very own fortified castle.

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

Celebrate Hanukkah the old-fashioned way with an oil lantern. This craft is a perfect opportunity to teach your child the history of this special holiday.

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

Help your child to make a beautiful Africa mask to help her reinforce important spatial and compositional skills.

Learn about the architecture of Asia by building your very own model of a pagoda!

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

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

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

In this activity, your child will learn how to make a drop spindle with a handy vegetable.

In this activity, kids learn a little about Japanese culture by making their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish.

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

Help your fifth grader bring the magnificent spirit of Rome to a modern day, personalized clay coin.