World Cultures

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace that's not only stylish, but also tells a story.

Follow these easy instructions to make a working sundial with your kid! Find out what other cool things the Aztecs created in this activity.

This low-prep party game is a perfect for entertaining all-too-easily-bored teens, and an easy way to lighten the mood during a group study session.

In this activity, kids learn a little about Japanese culture by making their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish.

An "I Love You" book is a perfect gift for a very special friend on Valentine's Day. Our "I Love You" book shares the love in eight different languages.

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

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.

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!

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.