Help your kids put together a travel journal for your family's next vacation to get them reading, writing, and thinking about what's happening on the trip.

Draw your own beautiful mandala with this easy technique that ensures symmetrical results every time!

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

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

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

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens.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!

Explore African and Asian traditions with this recipe for homemade henna ink!

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

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.

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.

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

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

Explore geometry, patterns, and history by creating pretty decorative Islamic tile art.

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.

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

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

Build a decorated box and fill it with research that can help you get to your dream location someday!

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!

Celebrate our nation's colonial history by making your very own weaving loom!

Using butcher paper, ink and charcoal, your child will explore ancient motifs such as buffalo, bison and hunters by creating her very own cave painting.

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.

Help your high school revive some Renaissance history with art by making a silverpoint sketch. In this activity, make your own stylus and special paper.

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque is often referred to as the Blue Mosque. In this activity, your kid will build his own Blue Mosque just in time for Ramadan!

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

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

In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.

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

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

Here's a simple activity to reinforce your fourth grader's study of her home state and help her make a pretty keepsake.