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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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