Social studies Painting & Drawing Resources

Make the prehistoric monsters of the past seem a bit more real with a craft that brings the chill of the Ice Age to life!

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.

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

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.

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.

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.

Your child can create a portrait of himself or his loved ones in the style of Modigliani with the help of oil pastels!

Few architectural features are as recognizable as the Russian onion dome. In this project, your kid will recreate the striking beauty of this roof-top marvel.

Encourage your child to make a Chinese scroll painting as part of his world history or art studies, or just to pass the time on a weekend.

During Chinese New Year festivities, you see lanterns everywhere. Your child can make her very own red and gold lanterns to display 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!

Make a paper plate puppet that'll help your child imagine what it's like to be in a performance of the dragon dance.

In this activity, your child will create a fun lion mask and learn a little about Chinese culture too!

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

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

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.

Introduce your kid to abstract art with this painting activity. It's the perfect way to engage a kinesthetic learner and spark an interest in art history!

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

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.

Have your child create her own version of an ancient Egyptian jewelry cuff similar to one that a goddess might have worn with this fun recycled craft.

This Labor Day, help your child explore various occupations by discussing the tools workers use on a daily basis at their jobs.

This construction paper activity helps your child to assemble a variety of emotions on a face so she can recognise how she and everyone around her is feeling.

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

Channel your inner shaman with a shaman stick made from recycled paper towel rolls and cereal boxes!

Imagine you're an aborigine from Australia by creating a painted boomerang made out of cardboard!