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Winter World
Winter World
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Winter World
This winter world craft will introduce your kid to pointillism, a technique in which dots are used to create a recognizable image.
1st grade
Activity
Walking the World
Walking the World
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Walking the World
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.
3rd grade
Social studies
Activity
Flags of the World Banner
Flags of the World Banner
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Flags of the World Banner
Spark your child's interest in international sporting events by creating a banner of world flags.
2nd grade
Social studies
Activity
Understanding Cultural Differences
Understanding Cultural Differences
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Understanding Cultural Differences
Explore the world from your own home by conducting research about other cultures with your 4th grade child.
4th grade
Social studies
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Make a Seven Wonders of the World Brochure
Make a Seven Wonders of the World Brochure
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Make a Seven Wonders of the World Brochure
Help your teen delve into the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; he'll come up with catchy slogans to advertise them in a pretend travel brochure.
Social studies
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Tibetan Prayer Flags
Tibetan Prayer Flags
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Tibetan Prayer Flags
Encourage your child's interest in other cultures by helping him create his own colorful prayer flag inscribed with a special message for the world.
Social studies
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Chopstick Fan
Chopstick Fan
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Chopstick Fan
This arts and crafts project isn't just full of creativity, it's got a lot to teach kids about world cultures as well.
4th grade
Activity
Audubon Adventure: Record the Natural World
Audubon Adventure: Record the Natural World
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Audubon Adventure: Record the Natural World
Here's an arts and crafts guide for your high-school teenager that'll help her create a naturalist drawing and painting.
Science
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Geography Challenge
Geography Challenge
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Geography Challenge
Liven up your sixth grader's study of world geography with these three fun challenges.
5th grade
Social studies
Activity
Eye in Hand Amulet
Eye in Hand Amulet
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Eye in Hand Amulet
This cultural craft makes a pretty decoration and teaches kids about other cultures.
2nd grade
Social studies
Activity
Postcard Map
Postcard Map
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Postcard Map
Help your child learn about the world through this 3rd-4th grade geography activity: start a postcard collection and mark where they came from on a world map.
3rd grade
Social studies
Activity
Fruit Crisp
Fruit Crisp
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Fruit Crisp
Crisps are the hidden gem of the homemade dessert world.
2nd grade
Activity
Sunset Calendar
Sunset Calendar
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Sunset Calendar
Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week to come up with your own solar calendar!
5th grade
Science
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Petanque
Petanque
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Petanque
Petanque, a traditional French lawn game, is a wonderful activity to entertain groups of kids and help them learn a little bit about other cultures.
5th grade
Activity
Korean Pancakes
Korean Pancakes
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Korean Pancakes
Make Korean vegetable pancakes with your child! This dish is delicious way to get your child cooking as you introduce her to recipes from different cultures.
3rd grade
Social studies
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Make Edible Amber Fossils
Make Edible Amber Fossils
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Make Edible Amber Fossils
Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!
2nd grade
Science
Activity
Homemade Stamps
Homemade Stamps
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Homemade Stamps
Your child will make her mark on the world with unique homemade ink stamps.
1st grade
Activity
Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
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Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.
4th grade
Social studies
Activity
Color Words
Color Words
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Color Words
Help your child make sense of our colorful world with this easy-to-make color challenge!
Kindergarten
Activity
Paint a Winter Window Wonderland
Paint a Winter Window Wonderland
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Paint a Winter Window Wonderland
Let the world be your canvas by transforming an ordinary household window into a snowy holiday scene.
2nd grade
Activity
How to Bow
How to Bow
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How to Bow
Teach your child about the importance and meaning behind bowing in Asian cultures and help her expand her cultural horizons with this fun activity.
2nd grade
Social studies
Activity
Paint Like Jackson Pollock!
Paint Like Jackson Pollock!
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Paint Like Jackson Pollock!
Use marbles and paint to explore the wild world of shapes and color...and build writing strength, too.
Preschool
Reading & Writing
Activity
Balloon Static
Balloon Static
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Balloon Static
Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.
2nd grade
Science
Activity
Measuring Water
Measuring Water
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Measuring Water
Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!
1st grade
Science
Activity
Negative Space Drawing
Negative Space Drawing
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Negative Space Drawing
It's not always bad to think negatively -- step into the creative and unique world of negative space drawing!
5th grade
Activity
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World cultures activities centered around different cultural practices and holidays not only broaden perspectives, but also help children appreciate their peers.