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

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.

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.

Make this African collar necklace for a lesson in crafting and African culture.

Celebrate the holidays by making farolitos, paper lanterns with elaborate designs and historical roots.

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

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

Your child can make her own Mexican tin art mirror with cardboard, a mirror, and an aluminum pan.

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

Inspire your fifth grader to explore a new culture and determine her New Year's fortune by playing this German wax dripping game.

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

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

Your child is sure to find this colorful pink, green and white salad simply irresistible. For an added challenge, give your youngster a pair of chopsticks!

Retablos are a kind of Latin American folk art that blend personal and spiritual themes. Have your child create her own version of retablo artwork.

Introduce your fifth grader (and friends) to a unique Jewish tradition by paying homage to the Maccabiah games by engaging them in their own makeshift games!

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.