World Cultures

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

Make an initiation shield like the ones from the Kikuyu tribe in Africa for an art project that gets kids to reflect on different cultures!

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

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.

Get your creative kid into tasseography! The ancient art of reading tea leaves gets a modern update in this simplified version for youthful fortune tellers!

In the mood for a little lighthearted magic? Make your own chi chi sticks, inspired by the divination tools of ancient Chinese fortune tellers.

Explore the world from your own home by conducting research about other cultures with your year 5 child.

Check out this sweet recipe idea perfect for celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

Your child will create their very own traditional Indian Toran wall hanging using construction paper, yarn and paint.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Celebrate Mexican heritage and inspire creativity in your budding artist with this unique arts and crafts activity.

Your beginning teen baker will enjoy the tactile experience of baking this challah bread. It's deceptively simple to make!

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.

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