Under over, under over through various textiles this relaxing activity spans many cultures and traditions. It allows the child to create, have control, and often becomes a meditative therapy through self expression. 

Mandalas, originally stem out of Hinduism and Buddhism religions, a symbol representing the universe in which things form balance. Mandalas can take many forms here is one idea to use old CD's that no longer work. 

Ant, Man, Elephant in Indonesia the American Rock, Paper, Scissors is translated to fit the surrounding culture. Check this website for more great game ideas from around the world.