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Cultural Diversity Month: Arts and Crafts for Kids!

April 1, 2017 | menterj
Traditional crafts from Japan by Florence Temko

Explains the meaning of Japanese culture which is found in eight traditional handicrafts and provides instructions for creating them. Includes a list of materials needed.

Super simple Indian art : fun and easy art from around the world by Alex Kuskowski

Presents step-by-step instructions for creating nine handicraft projects inspired by Indian art, including ankle bells, a henna key chain, and a Diwali bowl.

How to draw Germany's sights and symbols by Betsy Dru Tecco

Presents step-by-step directions for drawing the national flag, a castle, a stork, and other sights and symbols of Germany.

Origami myths & legends by Duy Nguyen
Super simple native American art : fun and easy art from around the world by Alex Kuskowski

This book features fun and unique Native American crafts that have been adapted in an easy, step-by-step activity format with pictures for a young crafter.

Super simple Chinese art : fun and easy art from around the world by Alex Kuskowski

Kids love to be creative! Why not have them learn about Chinese culture at the same time? This book features fun and unique Chinese crafts that have been adapted in an easy, step-by-step activity format with pictures for a young crafter. There is an engaging project that everyone can enjoy creating, from a tissue paper plum blossom tree to a dragon puppet.

Exploring African-American culture through crafts by Mia Farrell

Offers instructions for several craft projects inspired by prominent figures from African American culture and history.