Learning about other cultures is a good way to teach children about diversity acceptance and tolerance. Take a look at some of the projects we have posted and add them to your group studies or home schooling.
This craft was designed by Joann Pearson of Michael's Arts & Craft Stores and is reprinted courtesy of Hands on Crafts For Kids. A flower lei has become a symbol of welcome for visitors to Hawaii. Different flowers and colors represent each ... Click here
Thiscraft reprinted courtesy of Terri of MakingFriends.com. Add a pin for a great swap, add a loop for an interesting ornament or add some cord make a necklace.The Ojo de Dios or God's Eye is an ancient symbol made by the Huichol of Mexico. The... Click here
This craft reprinted courtesy of MyWeb3000.com. The Dragon Boat Festival is a Chinese tradition dating back to 2400 years ago. It was originally held to commemorate the death of a poet named Qu Yuan and later developed into a national holiday wi... Click here
This craft reprinted courtesy of Terri of MakingFriends.com. Native Americans made dance fans from natural materials to use in their ceremonies. Our dance fan resembles one made from birch bark by tribes in North America. Click here
This craft is reprinted courtesy of Terri of MakingFriends.com. May 5th is Children's Day in Japan. Boys and girls fly fish kites in celebration. You won't believe how easy it is to make your own kite using these simple directions. Click here
This craft is one of the 24 Jewish Origami projects published by Joel Stern and is reprinted with his permission. Take this opportunity to build your own pyramid while you learn more about the ancient cultures of the middle east. Click here
Teach your children or students about the tradition of passover with a printable seder plate. The six items on the Seder Plate are: Maror and Chazeret: two types of bitter herbs. For maror, many people use freshly grated horseradish. Chaz... Click here
This craft reprinted courtesy of Terri of Making Friends.com. This is a great craft for Cinco de Mayo or Mother's Day or if you live in the UK Mothering Day. These flowers are huge! Make them as decorations or to give as gifts...or just to make ... Click here
This project reprinted courtesy of HandsOnCraftsForKids. These look like three different bookmarks, but they were made with the same pattern inspired by the native art of Tahiti. We added the Tahitian flag below. Click here
This craft reprinted courtesy of LearnPysanky.com. Once only made at Easter, Ukrainian Easter Eggs, or pysanky, are now made year 'round by people of varying skill levels all over the world - and they all love it! It can be very addictive! ... Click here
This craft reprinted courtesy of Hands On Crafts For Kids. Celebrate St. Paddy's day with with special Celtic journal filled with momentos and stories about Ireland. Click here
This project was reprinted courtesy of MyWeb3000.com. Tangram is an ancient Chinese game which uses 7 puzzle pieces to make all kinds of pictures you can think of. It's a great way to learn geometry and improve your thinking skill. To play ... Click here
